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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken For An Open Wound And Infection?

Hi Doc, I have an open wound size of a dime. It had infection before and was treated. I see that now it is healing well. What would be your advice for precaution if I go on with my exercise routine (jogging, hiking, biking). My age is 43 and 5'6" tall and my medical record is quite clean for many years. Thank you very much.
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

If the infection is cured and it is healing well then you don't have to worry for the problem.

You can walk, jogg etc. It will not make any obstacle in healing process.

Please cover the wound part when you are doing exercise. Other wise frequent injury over this part can be hazardous and can cause infection so imapirs the healing.

Please maintian good local hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing, applying polysporin ointment and betadine can help cure and prevent the infection.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken For An Open Wound And Infection?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. If the infection is cured and it is healing well then you don t have to worry for the problem. You can walk, jogg etc. It will not make any obstacle in healing process. Please cover the wound part when you are doing exercise. Other wise frequent injury over this part can be hazardous and can cause infection so imapirs the healing. Please maintian good local hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing, applying polysporin ointment and betadine can help cure and prevent the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.