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How Can I Make My Wound Heal Soon?

I have a hard layer of pus on the bend of my foot and leg after an injury earlier last week. I used hydrogen peroxide and mupirocin ointment but in vain.i m not able to dry out the pus off from my wound and its very painful. i have taken antibiotics and injections but nothing helped me. can anyone please tel me how to make my wound heal soon?
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns.As you have already taken a course of antibiotics,you need to change the antibiotics that you are taking after confirming the specific organism that is causing infection.

Also follow these measures that will help in faster healing of the wound.
1.Keep the affected area dry and clean.

2.Regular wound dressing.

3.Do not take drugs that interfere with the body's natural healing process if possible anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids without doctors advice.

4.Include foods rich in vitamin C in your diet. The body needs vitamin C to make collagen.

5.Do regular exercise because it increases blood flow, improves general health and speeds wound healing.

6.If you are a diabetic,control the sugars well.

7.Quit smoking if you are a smoker

Hope i have answered your query.

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How Can I Make My Wound Heal Soon?

Hello Welcome to HCM Thanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns.As you have already taken a course of antibiotics,you need to change the antibiotics that you are taking after confirming the specific organism that is causing infection. Also follow these measures that will help in faster healing of the wound. 1.Keep the affected area dry and clean. 2.Regular wound dressing. 3.Do not take drugs that interfere with the body s natural healing process if possible anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids without doctors advice. 4.Include foods rich in vitamin C in your diet. The body needs vitamin C to make collagen. 5.Do regular exercise because it increases blood flow, improves general health and speeds wound healing. 6.If you are a diabetic,control the sugars well. 7.Quit smoking if you are a smoker Hope i have answered your query. Thank you