Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Internal Medicine
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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.
Hello,
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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 diabetes. Please provide me with a photo of the wound, as it will be helpful. Your blood sugar level and CBC (complete blood count) are important. I feel a local antibiotic is required. Systemic antibiotic if fever is present. You need a regular dressing change. Follow-up is required. Thank you. Regards.
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