My husband is 44 years old he is diabetic patient and on rt foot 4th toe wet gangrene what should I do.

Dr. Deep DuttaEndocrinologist12yrs exp

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Hello The wet gangrene has to be debrided and regular dressing done. This will fasten the healing process. Plus it has to be ensured that the blood glucose is well controlled. Wound culture has to be done and antibiotics given to treat any associated infection. Hence you need to meet a surgeon and an endocrinologist. Most likely he is having an underlying neuropathy and/or peripheral artery disease which lead to this ulcer. He cannot walk bare footed. He needs to be in bed rest to promote healing. No pressure can be put while standing on the effected area. All this should be done on an emergent basis to salvage the foot. 

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