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Suggest OTC Pain Medication For Dry Gangrene On Toes

My dad just diagnose with dry gangrene on his right foot toes . His toes got infected but due to vesicular vain problem, poor blood circulation , it’s not heeling at all. In India they did CT scan and all the related test are done . Dr.suggest by pass but due to his age almost 90 and poor heart rate they could not do it. One more option was to cut leg from knee to toes and that’s horrible situation at this age. Him and my family disagreed .Basically he is now at home with pain medications and his wound is getting treated by doctor but situation is getting worst. He is in so much pain and crying . He is not diabetic that is the good thing . We just don’t want him to suffer that’s all. . Do you think of any medicine or painkiller ?Something strong so he don’t feel much pain. Dr already give him but thought worth to ask you. Even if it’s over the counter or ointment or something. His tissues are dead on the toes so nothing works for the infections.
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
There is no doubt that dry gangrene cant be treated with medications and there is no OTC or anything else oin the world what can help that this toe heals since it is dead. He may only take painkillers and antibiotics to prevent further infection. However, it would be best to ampuatate this toe and then there will be less pain.

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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Suggest OTC Pain Medication For Dry Gangrene On Toes

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. There is no doubt that dry gangrene cant be treated with medications and there is no OTC or anything else oin the world what can help that this toe heals since it is dead. He may only take painkillers and antibiotics to prevent further infection. However, it would be best to ampuatate this toe and then there will be less pain. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.