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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Leg Of A Child

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Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016
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Question : my son stepped on something about a month ago. it turned into a callus with a small black dot. his pediatrician took an xray and saw a foreign object. we were referred to a pediatric surgeon to get it out and his surgery isn't scheduled for another week and a half. problem is the black dot more than doubled in size and i'm getting worried. my son says it doesn't hurt him. should I be afraid of infection, gangrene, etc...?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you need to treat immediately

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attached picture.

Definitely the spot is infected with surrounding redness.
It needs immediate attention.

I usually prescribe antiseptics like fusidic acid ointment along with oral antibiotics like amoxicillin for a few days before surgery.

You need to take him to your pediatrician or ER to get him prioritised.
If required your pediatrician of surgeon might remove it sooner.
Wishing your son good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Follow up: Dr. Arun (10 minutes later)
It's almost 2am. Should I take him straight to the emergency room or call his surgeon around 8 in the morning?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
In the morning

Detailed Answer:
You can wait till morning.
Seek attention in the next 12 hours. That should be fine.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Leg Of A Child

Brief Answer: Yes you need to treat immediately Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. I have seen the attached picture. Definitely the spot is infected with surrounding redness. It needs immediate attention. I usually prescribe antiseptics like fusidic acid ointment along with oral antibiotics like amoxicillin for a few days before surgery. You need to take him to your pediatrician or ER to get him prioritised. If required your pediatrician of surgeon might remove it sooner. Wishing your son good health and speedy recovery. Regards Dr Arun