Suggest Treatment For Abscess In Shin And Calves Of A Diabetic Person

Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2015

Question: I have t7ype two diabetes recently my shins and calves have developed what seem to be small absesses and are draining a clear liquid what is it and how do i fix the problem

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get Antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
Diabetics are very prone to infection and you have also got an infection that seems to be Pustular.
In such scenario, you need to get your blood sugar under perfect control.
You should be started on antibiotics like Amoxycillin, Ampicillin orally and local application of Mupirocin ointment.
Make sure you clean the area well with clean water during bath and dry it properly.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

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