A member asked:

What can i give my dad for the circulation problem and two toes that have gangrene. hes in a lot of pain. but hes a dialysis patient.

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Talk to doctor: He can have pain medication prescribed by his doctor. Also, he should have the feet looked at by a podiatrist. Having the painful toes amputated may provide him relief, and may be necessary if he has or develops wet gangrene.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Vascular surgery: If he has dry gangrene, he needs more blood supply to the foot. If it's wet gangrene, he needs a course of antibiotics too. These are serious problems and he should probably be admitted to the hospital - especially for wet gangrene.

Answered 12/9/2013

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