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What treatment can i give to a diabetic foot wound until i see a docotor in the morning?

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Dm ulcer: Sorry that you have this. Just put a clean bandage on the wound until the morning.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Apply a : Topical antibiotic. If the wound looks infected don't wait goto the emergency room.

Answered 2/26/2014

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Keep wound clean!: Clean the area well with soap and water and dress with antibiotic cream or ointment. Keep the area protected with a dressing. Make sure to follow up with your doctor asap.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Keep it clean. : Diabetic ulcers will generally heal if you offload the area (keep off of it until you see your doctor), keep it covered with gauze or a dressing, have your doctor trim the callus and dead tissue away on a regular basis, and if the ulcer is infected, you may need oral or IV antibiotics, depending on the severity of the infection.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Clean and cover.: You can lean it with warm water and soap. Dry it well. Then, keep it covered with a bandage until you see your doctor in the morning. If you notice any signs of infection get it seen immediately, you may need to go to the er.

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Christopher Hendrix answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Foot wound: Wash and cleanse the wound. Place a clean barrier bandage and stay off the foot. Keep the foot from further injury or contamination. Monitor and control blood sugars and monitor temperature.

Answered 9/28/2016

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