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Dear lybrate-user ji,
there are some factors which delays the healing of wound that you have not mentioned. Like,
-infection can make a wound larger and take longer to heal.
-diabetes.
-poor blood flow due to clogged arteries (arteriosclerosis) or conditions such as varicose veins.
-obesity.
-age. In general, older adults heal more slowly than younger people.
-heavy alcohol use can slow healing.
-stress may can interfere with healing.
-medicines such as cortic...more
there are some factors which delays the healing of wound that you have not mentioned. Like,
-infection can make a wound larger and take longer to heal.
-diabetes.
-poor blood flow due to clogged arteries (arteriosclerosis) or conditions such as varicose veins.
-obesity.
-age. In general, older adults heal more slowly than younger people.
-heavy alcohol use can slow healing.
-stress may can interfere with healing.
-medicines such as cortic...more
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Toe fracture is healed now. Please start exercises in warm water & outside water
For pain you can start any pain killer like Crocin 1 -1
For swelling give elevation over pillows.
For pain you can start any pain killer like Crocin 1 -1
For swelling give elevation over pillows.
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Tiruppur
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Hi,
tk, rest, avoid exertion.
Tk homoeo medicne:
@ arnica mont 200-6 pills, thrice.
@ symphytum 30-6 pills, thrice.
@ cal phos 6x-4 tabs, thrice.
Tk care.
tk, rest, avoid exertion.
Tk homoeo medicne:
@ arnica mont 200-6 pills, thrice.
@ symphytum 30-6 pills, thrice.
@ cal phos 6x-4 tabs, thrice.
Tk care.
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lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
From the description it appears to be a paronychia infection, which affects part around the nail. It is a very painful condition. If it has become yellow, means there is pus collection. That has to be drained and cleaned then dressed. It will take a few days to heal. She may need a course of antibiotic for 5 to 7 days. There is no need to worry so much. I do not undestand what injection is given when the infection is just developing. There is absolutely no...more
From the description it appears to be a paronychia infection, which affects part around the nail. It is a very painful condition. If it has become yellow, means there is pus collection. That has to be drained and cleaned then dressed. It will take a few days to heal. She may need a course of antibiotic for 5 to 7 days. There is no need to worry so much. I do not undestand what injection is given when the infection is just developing. There is absolutely no...more
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