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What Causes Slow Wound Healing In A Type 2 Diabetic Patient?
Question: Ankle orif surgery skin wound healing slow
Question. Had surgery 3-9-2015 diabetic type 2 its XXXXXXX 13 wound and scabbing still not hardened enough to fall off
Not quick enough my skin recovery if ankle should i be on antiobiotics too and which one . In may emergency room orthopedic gave me antiobiotic creme but still looks odd. Even though surgeon says healing slow. Is there anything that can speed up recovery. Was thinking of going to do
Oxygen theraphy and i currently walking with limp . Feeling screws against wound st times now that a lot of swelling down
Any suggestations for better healing quicker?
Question. Had surgery 3-9-2015 diabetic type 2 its XXXXXXX 13 wound and scabbing still not hardened enough to fall off
Not quick enough my skin recovery if ankle should i be on antiobiotics too and which one . In may emergency room orthopedic gave me antiobiotic creme but still looks odd. Even though surgeon says healing slow. Is there anything that can speed up recovery. Was thinking of going to do
Oxygen theraphy and i currently walking with limp . Feeling screws against wound st times now that a lot of swelling down
Any suggestations for better healing quicker?
Brief Answer:
Oxygen therapy will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the attached image. The wound is slow to heal but there is no active discharge from the site and the signs of inflammation are also not there. An infection is less likely. Any oral antibiotic is not needed right now.
The presence of swelling on your foot is the main cause of slow wound healing. It is best to keep the leg elevated on two pillows while resting.
Local heat application will also help in improving blood supply to the area. Nutrients that promote healthy blood flow include omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C and E, magnesium and folate. Good foods to add to your diet include salmon, oranges, carrots, walnuts, bell peppers and dark leafy vegetables.
You can get oxygen therapy and ultrasonic therapy to increase the rate of healing. Do consult a podiatrist for a better care and assessment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Oxygen therapy will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the attached image. The wound is slow to heal but there is no active discharge from the site and the signs of inflammation are also not there. An infection is less likely. Any oral antibiotic is not needed right now.
The presence of swelling on your foot is the main cause of slow wound healing. It is best to keep the leg elevated on two pillows while resting.
Local heat application will also help in improving blood supply to the area. Nutrients that promote healthy blood flow include omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C and E, magnesium and folate. Good foods to add to your diet include salmon, oranges, carrots, walnuts, bell peppers and dark leafy vegetables.
You can get oxygen therapy and ultrasonic therapy to increase the rate of healing. Do consult a podiatrist for a better care and assessment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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With ultrasound Theraphy where would I apply the cream and machine to since cant do over
Wound area obviously would it be in redness area around wound area ?
But my leg felt less swollen this morning been taking very warm showers from my ankle area and wash with no perfume dove soap washing wound daily. But did do two pillows elevation last night it did help my leg.
Theraphy place after exercises they put ice in ankle area and heat padding when first arrive and she massages my ankle and moves it
With ultrasound Theraphy where would I apply the cream and machine to since cant do over
Wound area obviously would it be in redness area around wound area ?
But my leg felt less swollen this morning been taking very warm showers from my ankle area and wash with no perfume dove soap washing wound daily. But did do two pillows elevation last night it did help my leg.
Theraphy place after exercises they put ice in ankle area and heat padding when first arrive and she massages my ankle and moves it
Brief Answer:
Apply to the red area near the wound.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For ultrasound therapy you can apply the gel and machine to the area surrounding the wound that is swollen and red. It will help in increasing the blood supply to the area.
Massaging the area and moving it passively will also increase the circulation and decrease the swelling. You can do same exercise at home also.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Apply to the red area near the wound.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For ultrasound therapy you can apply the gel and machine to the area surrounding the wound that is swollen and red. It will help in increasing the blood supply to the area.
Massaging the area and moving it passively will also increase the circulation and decrease the swelling. You can do same exercise at home also.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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