Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Bacterial Infection In A Diabetic Person
my father has been diagnosed with leg ulcers. The wound on both his legs are very big. Doctors have ordered a number of tests such as culture.swab.biopsy.etc. Only bacterial infection has been confirmed as positive. Fungal and malignant tissues infection are negative. Please assist with the right kind of medication. He is over 70 years old and not diabetic?
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
If he is a diabetic person than first diabetes should be in control.
For leg ulcer you should investigate for vericose veins also. As in vericose veins there will be vericose ulcers.
So you should go for ultrasound for leg viens also and consult surgeon.
Get well soon...
For leg ulcer you should investigate for vericose veins also. As in vericose veins there will be vericose ulcers.
So you should go for ultrasound for leg viens also and consult surgeon.
Get well soon...
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Leg ulcers
Loading Online Doctors....