An injury that causes the skin to get torn or cut or punctured is called a wound. The different types of wound are open, closed, clean, contaminated, infected, and colonized.
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I have an open wound on the bridge of my nose. Is sunbathing safe?
Query: Hello doctor, A lamp fell on my nose and now I have an open wound on the bridge of my nose. My nose really hurts as well. I do not know if it is broken or if it just hurts. Also, I am on a holiday, so I do not know whether I can go sunbathing with the wound or if I should just stay in the shade. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can appreciate the wound. I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic like Neosporin (Neomycin) ointment on the affected area twice daily, take oral antibiotic like tablet Cephalex... Read Full »
My diabetic mother has foot discoloration after an injury. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is diabetic for past 20 years. She got her foot hurt five days ago. A wooden partition fell on her foot. At first, she was unable to walk. Then, she tried to walk. But today, the wound has turned to blue and purple color. So, my brother has taken her to the ER. What could happen to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. In case there is no fracture, there would be no problem at all. Just check that her sugars should be in the normal range. Injury is stress for her body, so it could lead to impaired sugars for a while. Keep a proper check on that. Also, w... Read Full »
I am having side effects with Levaquin. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male. A puncture wound in the ball of my foot developed an infection. I have had two surgeries to clean the wound out but a localized Mycobacterium fortuitum or peregrinum infection has developed. One of the surgeries was left open to drain. I have been on a course ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post, you have two questions one are quinolones important for treating your infection the answer is yes and these drugs are a cornerstone in treating your infection. Yes, they cause insomnia in 4 % of patients and tremors. The solution is taken i... Read Full »
Why is my bite wound not healing from a month?
Query: Hi doctor, About a month ago, I bit my cheeks while eating. I still have a small gray circular spot inside the cheek. It has lessened in color and size, but is still there. It does not hurt and is not a lump. What is it? Should I be worried? It feels like the rest of my cheek except it has a faint g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry about it. If it becomes painful and fails to heal completely in the next two weeks or have drainage from it or if you develop fever, then I would suggest using topical medication like topical Metronidazole gel. Read Full »
I have developed pus on sixth day in a cut wound with stitches. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I got a big deep cut on the leg from a metal and got four stitches on that part. I got dressing of the wound on alternate days. On the sixth day, there formed a little pus around the wound. The stitches are expected to be removed on the eighth day. Although the doctor gave antibiotics n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First, calm down. You are being treated adequately. 1. Deep cut from a metal is being correctly treated with antibiotics and wound dressing. 2. Pus is due to infection of stitches and not the wound itself. 3. Keeping good local hygiene, ... Read Full »
When to seek a doctor if there is continuous bleeding in a wound?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a wound. I know that it needs stitches, but that is not an option at the moment. How long have I got to seek medical attention if it has not stopped bleeding? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You already know that you need to visit a doctor. So, do not delay it. The timeline you asked for depends on the site of injury, the total amount, and the rate of bleeding. The bleeding should usually stop within 10 to 20 minutes if undisturbed. If it does not, then eit... Read Full »
I have a small wound. Can vaginal fluid transmit HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, During a sexual encounter with a sex worker, there was contact between her vaginal fluid and a small wound I had for three days. I am worried about the potential risk of HIV transmission. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The likelihood of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission during sexual contact with a sex worker is influenced by various factors, such as the health status of both individuals, the nature of the sexual activity,... Read Full »
How can I minimize pain while changing dressing on my wound?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had my foot sole stabbed by wood recently and unfortunately, it got infected. Now every day I go to the hospital to change the dressing. The wound is just at the center of my right foot sole, please tell me how to reduce the pain when dressing change. The nurse uses the alcohol ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. For infected wound, you have to do regular dressing and an anti-inflammatory drug can be prescribed for that. Ibuprofen like anti-inflammatory drug will be helpful in relieving inflammation. Infection involves inflammation component as we... Read Full »
I have deep wounds in my foot. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a pharmacist. I am having a deep wound in my foot. Currently, I am taking Taxim-O CV 325, Lyser D and Vitamin A to Z. I am dressing the wound with Betadine and T-Bact ointment. What else should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You did not mention that how you acquired that wound. Continue the medications. First of all, I will suggest you to take a proper diet as nutrition is very important in rapid wound healing. Take more proteins in your diet like pulses and dairy products and avoid fat... Read Full »
I am worried whether my wound is infected. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried whether my wound is infected. Three days back, I got a wound due to a sudden cut by a knife on my right hand. The wound is between the right thumb and my palm. It was really painful, and I cleaned the wound and applied Mupirocin cream. Should I use a band-aid over it, or s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the details that you have provided. Following an injury, depending on the depth of the wound and based on the medications used, it is common to have infections. Do not worry since the possibility of having a... Read Full »
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