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How long should I take antibiotics post toe amputation?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a toe amputation of my pinky toe that got ripped off in a surfing accident. In the hospital, they gave me an antibiotic injection and antibiotic pills for one day. It has been four days, and the wound is healing alright. I told this to the doctor friend of mine, and he said I sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is of utmost importance that you continue and complete the full dose of antibiotics that were started. Antibiotics are given to kill or prevent the start of infection as such conditions are favorable for them to grow. In your case, since recent surgery or min... Read Full »
My mom has small benign tumors in her hand for which the doctor has suggested amputation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like a query about hand surgery and hand tumors. My mom's hand had a lump near her wrist which she did not care about. One day while cleaning the house, she pulled her hand and hurt herself in a safe area. But she did not go to a doctor because she said she did not have any pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am really sorry for your mother. I have seen the picture you sent and read the report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). As it shows the evidence of recurrence of the tumor, the best option ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have type 2 diabetes for the past five years and take Insulin shots daily. I would like to know in which conditions doctors insist on limb amputation. I am asking this because I often forget to take the shots and then become afraid if it might lead to an amputation. Please brief. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. I have read your query and have understood your concern. A decision for amputation is not on the basis of blood sugar levels but, on the severity of complications. However, even controlled sugar levels can lead to c... Read Full »
When is amputation needed in people with diabetes?
Query: Hi doctor, A person came asking for our assistance. He lives in the jungle. He reported an injury in his right foot with pain and a burning sensation in his toes and foot. The wound smells bad, and the toes turned black. He did not have a fever. We took him to the hospital, and they advised for amp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query and acknowledge the picture attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The images you uploaded are highly suggestive of invasive bacterial infection (gangrene) and may need amputation as advised by your physician, or el... Read Full »
Can a severed finger recover fully after reattachment?
Query: Hello doctor, Is there any possibility of full recovery after detachment of severed right-hand thumb, if the detached part is found and not fully damaged? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The recovery depends on multiple factors: Time since the injury to revascularization (six hours for limbs and up to eight to 10 hours for digits depending on the method of preservation of detached part). The degree of crushing of both the ends. Age of the patient (... Read Full »