Is Glycerin Safe To Use For Sores?

Posted on Thu, 14 Sep 2017

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Question : Male 49yrs old, difficulty w/ maintaining weight. Currently at 145lbs. Lack of apatite and loss of sex drive. Sitting for long periods of time. Last physical over 5yrs.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No harms from glycerine

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns .. glycerine is safe to use and beneficial to use over your sores as it acts as an insulator that allows a better healing.. I would recommend that you also apply an antibiotic ointement three times daily to avoid infection of the sores ..
on the other hand , I would like too to give a better explanation of your symptoms, wether you are unable to stand or lack the desire to do so .. whether you have stomach pain when you eat , if you experience any vomiting or diarrhea or you just don't want to eat.. kind regards

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