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Could Wound Below Knee Turn Into Carcinoma?
hello sir, this is soumen from kolkata, ques is ,my father has got a wound below the knee ,exact position is just little bit up from the heel ....about half month ago ,he has treated with some betadine ,neosporin powder after few days from that wound there is a formation of pus ,for the last few days formation of pus increses and now its getting stinking ,I am very very tensed and in fear whether this wound turned into a delicate one like carcinoma or something !! sir, we have already consulted a doctor and he has given us the prescription to get the opinion of a surgeon.although he has got sense in those area .kindly suggest what i should do ? or please tell me whether it is a dengerous one
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Dear ,
This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question.
First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us.
I don't think that it is related to cancer issue . You have not mentioned the diabetic status of your father . I would like to inform you that such wound can convert to diabetic foot , sepsis in diabetics if prompt treatment is not started asap. In old ages the blood supply to peripheral tissues is compromised and healing can be delayed and improper wound care can result into sepsis easily . If he is not diabetic then such wounds can be treated more easily with faster recovery .If there is some necrotic tissue then surgical debridement with proper dressing and topical and oral antibiotics with proper control of blood glucose levels will resolve this issue .
I would strongly recommend to meet your surgeon or podiatrist straight away , any delay can complicate the wound infection and
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.
I wish you good health .
sincerely,
Dr. Shardendu Tomar
This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question.
First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us.
I don't think that it is related to cancer issue . You have not mentioned the diabetic status of your father . I would like to inform you that such wound can convert to diabetic foot , sepsis in diabetics if prompt treatment is not started asap. In old ages the blood supply to peripheral tissues is compromised and healing can be delayed and improper wound care can result into sepsis easily . If he is not diabetic then such wounds can be treated more easily with faster recovery .If there is some necrotic tissue then surgical debridement with proper dressing and topical and oral antibiotics with proper control of blood glucose levels will resolve this issue .
I would strongly recommend to meet your surgeon or podiatrist straight away , any delay can complicate the wound infection and
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.
I wish you good health .
sincerely,
Dr. Shardendu Tomar
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