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What are some herbal medicines for wounded diabetic foot?

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

None whatsoever: Diabetic foot wounds are incredibly serious conditions that can put your limb and life at risk. Don't fool around with herbal "cures." you should, if you're not already, be under the care of a team of doctors for this, including an endocrinologist, podiatrist, vascular surgeon, nutritionist, cde, pedorthist and possibly even an orthopedist and neurologist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Tharesh Udupa answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See a physician: Do not mess with any herbal treatments, especially as a diabetic. You should have your wound checked out by a physician to make sure that your wound does not get infected. Diabetics are at a higher chance of infection and risk of losing their limbs from an infected wound.

Answered 3/31/2016

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Possibly...: There maybe herbal remedies such as a original oil, however, if it is truly a diabetic foot infection you need traditional medicine in order to heal properly. Once you have a diabetic foot infection the herbal medications are not the right way to proceed.

Answered 8/1/2015

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