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How Can A Gangrene On The Right Foot Be Treated?
My aunt is 90 years old and was diagnosed with wet gangrene in her right foot. She refuses surgery. At present, she is at home, on oral antiobiotic, her toes are black and the foot smells. She is refusing hospice care and I am wondering how long before she is in terrible pain?
Sat, 26 May 2018
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Dr. Kirti Bhise,
General & Family Physician's Response
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To cure gangrene surgery is must. Antibiotics and other treatment will just decrease the bacterial load.
Consult a surgeon and get the surgery done
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
To cure gangrene surgery is must. Antibiotics and other treatment will just decrease the bacterial load.
Consult a surgeon and get the surgery done
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
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