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My belly wound has not been healing. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 14-year-old who weighs about 220 pounds. I am 5 feet in height. I have had this wound on my belly for two months, and I have been trying to heal it, but I put a Band-Aid on it, and then it became red and swollen. Please help. I have been on growth hormones in the past. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have mentioned, you have had an unhealed wound in the abdomen for two months. This is considered delayed healing, as the wound should heal within one week. Causes of delayed healing could be due to an infected wound, the presence of a foreign body, or dia... Read Full »
Will the cut in my thumb with exposed bone heal?
Query: Hi doctor, The tip of my thumb got cut, and a little amount of bone was exposed, but not damaged. We used a clotting powder, and it formed a huge scab. Will it heal? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you have a deep soft tissue injury. You need to take care of the following three things. Keep the area clean to avoid infection. Remove all dead or non-viable tissues. Avoid applying any inert substances, as it may slow healing. I hope it is... Read Full »
The cut I got is swollen and looks infected. Can I treat it on my own?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a red cut, which is swollen, the scabs are yellow, and it burns and itches. How can I get rid of the infection on my own? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention how long or how old the injury (cut) is.With your description, the cut should be around one week old. First, clean the wound properly. Take antiseptic lotion, put on the cotton, and clean it thoroughly. Do not use water to clean. Do not cover the wound... Read Full »
My finger feels numb after a deep cut. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I cut my finger; it was pretty deep with a flap across the nail and the top of the finger. So I went to the drug store and bought paper stitches and hydrogen peroxide. The top of the finger is numb and is now swollen and sore on the second day. Do I need an actual stitch, or will this ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible, could you please share a photo of the injured finger? Injury across the nail may need the removal of the distal part of the nail, which is dead; otherwise, it will get infected. You may need a nail bed repair if the cut is across the nail bed. Consult w... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My husband does not really have a health insurance card, and we cannot really afford to go to a clinic. So, he was cutting bricks the other day with a machine that has circular blades and accidentally cut himself. He says he feels it cut through his bone, and we were wondering how he coul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am delighted to welcome you at icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity).I could see that there are significant cuts on both hands and legs. It requires medical attention, as it may... Read Full »
Do I need skin grafting for my wound?
Query: Hello doctor, I injured myself when I fell from my scooter a month back. It is healing, but the doctor has said that skin grafting is required. I wanted to confirm if skin grafting is necessary or the wound would heal on its own by regular dressing. I have attached two pictures one was taken 12 days... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After seeing both the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you the following. The wound now is ready for skin grafting. It is clean, and the graft will be taken up very well in most areas, other than the groin. The groin will require a re... Read Full »
My uncle has a non-healing catheter wound. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My 50-year-old uncle had TB, pneumonia, and pleural effusion for four years. After complete treatment of antibiotics and pleural drainage, everything was fine. However, the catheter wound does not heal and fluid keeps oozing out for four years. Every time he has a fever or excessive flu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query.It looks like your uncle has a chronic infection. In this case, the most recommendable thing to do is a wound culture to identify which microorganism is responsible for this cyclic oozing. A general surgeon can perform this biopsy which is a si... Read Full »