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How To Cure Open Sores On Tummy When Suffering From Spinal Cord Tumor?
hi, i am 48 years old and weigh 189kg i am using a wheelchair as i have a spinal cord tumor, lower back pain and nerve damage. over the last 3 weeks i have developed 5 open sores on my tummy about the size of a 10p in a line from my lower rib cage down. what can i do for them i dont want to go bother my GP again. carol
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
Hello dear Carol , hi
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* Primary guidelines for better outcome
- Keep the sores clean with antiseptic liquid and dry .
- Apply clotrimazole ( 1 % ) dusting powder 3 times a day .
- Wear loose , clean , cotton clothes .
- Keep your blood sugar under control .
- Consult later your doctor if required for antibiotic assistance .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* Primary guidelines for better outcome
- Keep the sores clean with antiseptic liquid and dry .
- Apply clotrimazole ( 1 % ) dusting powder 3 times a day .
- Wear loose , clean , cotton clothes .
- Keep your blood sugar under control .
- Consult later your doctor if required for antibiotic assistance .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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