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Can Diabetes Increase The Chances Of Infection From A Swollen Wound In The Ankle?
Question: Hi Doctor, Please take a look at the attached pic. It's at the ankle joint. What started as scratch due to itch has tuned into a swollen wound with a bit of pus oozing out every now and then. One day a scratched a bit more than required due to itching. Sometimes it pains like hell and doesn't let me walk. Please prescribe accordingly. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Important to see a doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are clear signs of inflammation (redness and swelling) along with infection. I would like to know if you have history of diabetes? If you are not sure, it needs to be checked.
In this circumstance, it is important to see a doctor who will physically evaluate the wound. He/she will also send the pus sample for culture studies.
You may be then started on broad-spectrum antibiotic either Penicillin or third generation antibiotic.
In other words, I don't think the current condition is to be treated interaction on computers. It is best managed by face to face evaluation from a doctor. You can get back to me after the doctor visit.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prasad, General & Family Physician
Important to see a doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are clear signs of inflammation (redness and swelling) along with infection. I would like to know if you have history of diabetes? If you are not sure, it needs to be checked.
In this circumstance, it is important to see a doctor who will physically evaluate the wound. He/she will also send the pus sample for culture studies.
You may be then started on broad-spectrum antibiotic either Penicillin or third generation antibiotic.
In other words, I don't think the current condition is to be treated interaction on computers. It is best managed by face to face evaluation from a doctor. You can get back to me after the doctor visit.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prasad, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes, sure doc. Also, I have no history of diabetes. Infact my recent reports indicate sugar levels to be well below 120.
Brief Answer:
Diabetes favors infections.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Presence of diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar favors infection. It is good to know you do not have diabetes. But yes, please make sure you visit a doctor and get this sorted. It can be addressed with cleaning and antibiotic therapy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prasad, General & Family Physician
Diabetes favors infections.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Presence of diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar favors infection. It is good to know you do not have diabetes. But yes, please make sure you visit a doctor and get this sorted. It can be addressed with cleaning and antibiotic therapy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prasad, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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