Suggest Remedy For Sores On Legs And Arms

Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 2015

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Mon, 23 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : My daughter has sores on her legs and arms and if she mashes it a worm comes out, I have read and read till I do not know what to do, she has no insurance and I have never heard of anything like this what to do for her

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
she needs to see doctor of course

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Worms in wound are known but rare scenario and this is sign of late and severe tissue infection and sign of untreated or wrongly treated infection and you definitely need to see doctor no matter if she doesnt have insurance. Would must be opened, cleand with hydrogen,drained out and intravenous antibiotics must be administered. This cant be treated at home. WIsh you good health. Regards

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