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Suggest Medication For An Open Wound On The Shin Caused After An Injury

Hi, I was hit with a line drive softball on my shin. It was a contusion that initially began to swell. After a few weeks, it began to open up and became infected. I took a 14 day round of antibiotics, however, now it is an open wound and it is taking forever to heal (been an additional 5 weeks since completion of antibiotics). Why would this happen and how long will it take to heal. (44 year old woman/smoker) Thank you! K
Tue, 21 Jan 2020
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Hi,

Please get checked on sugar levels to rule out diabetes that prevents or delays wound healing. Also Blood pressure levels through a charting done over different times of day through a week.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Naveen Kesarwani, Dentist
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Suggest Medication For An Open Wound On The Shin Caused After An Injury

Hi, Please get checked on sugar levels to rule out diabetes that prevents or delays wound healing. Also Blood pressure levels through a charting done over different times of day through a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naveen Kesarwani, Dentist