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Suggest Remedies For A Pressure Ulcer

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Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016
Question: if I am diagnosed with a pressure ulcer , what can I possibly do when the itching gets bad? last night I put an ice pack on , but I only could do that cause it was not bandaged. but from now on it will be, and changed every 2 days. any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It will get better as bandage is applied.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.

It is expected that itching will get better as the ulcers are dressed, your doctor will also prescribe some medication as your dressing starts which will include antibiotics and pain killers will will relieve many of your symptoms.

You can try taking an antihistamin which might control your itching to much extent. If itching stays there even after bandage then you will have to visit you doctor and get med prescribed which might include a pain killer and an antihistamin to reduce allergy.

I would suggest you not to worry bandage usually includes topical med which usually reduces itching and inflammation , I am quite positive that your symptoms will get better specially as the time passes.




I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
General and Family Physician.
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Suggest Remedies For A Pressure Ulcer

Brief Answer: It will get better as bandage is applied. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem. It is expected that itching will get better as the ulcers are dressed, your doctor will also prescribe some medication as your dressing starts which will include antibiotics and pain killers will will relieve many of your symptoms. You can try taking an antihistamin which might control your itching to much extent. If itching stays there even after bandage then you will have to visit you doctor and get med prescribed which might include a pain killer and an antihistamin to reduce allergy. I would suggest you not to worry bandage usually includes topical med which usually reduces itching and inflammation , I am quite positive that your symptoms will get better specially as the time passes. I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. General and Family Physician.