Question 1

how to stop a foot wound from weeping?

Accepted Answer

Natural Process: When there is injury to our skin, inflammation occurs which means the area becomes red, warm, tender and with swelling.  The swelling occurs under the skin layers and then can leak out of an open wound.  The fluid contains water, protein, electrolytes and cells that give it color.  This is a natural process and aids in healing.  As it heals, the drainage will decrease.  Keep it covered.

Question 2

why is the small wound i had on my foot taking months to heal?

Accepted Answer

Walking: Walking on a wound will delay or prevent healing. You should see a podiatrist (foot doctor).

Question 3

if you tear your lcl, would your foot be turned more inward afterwards?

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Good Question: You could be protecting the injury by pronating the foot.

Question 4

i had a roach biting a nail wound on my foot should i be alarmed?

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Infestation: Your greatest concern is the size of your infestations.  Roaches don't typically bite except in large infestations your risk from the bite is minimal.

Question 5

how can you treat a diabetes foot wound?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: I would recommend being evaluated by a podiatrist.  Diabetic foot wounds can be difficult to treat and must be treated properly.  This could include antibiotics for possible infections, prescription wound care products, and custom off loading devices.

Question 6

what happens when you have a diabetic foot wound?

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Are at risk: For infection and even gangrene if not properly treated. Cause of wound needs to be determined and proper treatment administered.

Question 7

what puts someone at risk for puncture wound of the foot?

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Exposed feet: Other than the obvious answer of walking with unprotected feet over sharp objects, the most probable risk is neuropathic conditions of the feet with diabetes being the most common reason. This predisposes individuals to not be aware of trauma and predispose to injury. Numerous other conditions may be responsible for lower extremity neuropathy.

Question 8

i just got glass taken out of my sons foot should it be pussing out of the wound ?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: When you say you just got glass taken out of sons foot do you mean 5 minutes ago or in the last 2-3 days?  If your son had a laceration on the foot due to glass a few days ago, had the glass removed and now a few days later has  pus coming from the wound then I would worry about an infection.  Please get it evaluated right away

Question 9

what happens if i get a puncture wound on my foot?

Accepted Answer

Bad wounds: Puncture wound in the foot could be dangerous, should be checked by physician.

Question 10

what happens when you tear a ligament or a tendon in your foot?

Accepted Answer

Out of action: You an count on being out of action for at least 6-8 weekor longer.

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