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Suggest Treatment For Bed Sores
Posted on
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Fri, 17 Oct 2014
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Question : I am a c3 incomplete quadriplegic and currently have a pressure sore on the rear side of my thigh probably a stage 2. what topical medication would be best to use. I had one in the exact same spot 1 1/2 years ago
Brief Answer:
You can use a good antibacterial cream.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that Stage 2 bed sores generally heal by themselves with regular care.
Most important is to change the position every 2 hours and it is better to keep yourself in a position where the bed sore is open . Antibacterial ointments mainly mupirocin ointment or silver sulfadiazine cream are best to apply locally and have very good results .
You need to apply them 2-3 times in a day . Generally 2-3 weeks treatment is beneficial for the same .
Get well soon.
Dr. Shruti
You can use a good antibacterial cream.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that Stage 2 bed sores generally heal by themselves with regular care.
Most important is to change the position every 2 hours and it is better to keep yourself in a position where the bed sore is open . Antibacterial ointments mainly mupirocin ointment or silver sulfadiazine cream are best to apply locally and have very good results .
You need to apply them 2-3 times in a day . Generally 2-3 weeks treatment is beneficial for the same .
Get well soon.
Dr. Shruti
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