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How To Treat Heel Infection Caused By An Injury?

my friend came to visit from alaska where he injured his foot and the back of his heel appears to be infected and he says after 6 weeks it got worse while hiking through the airport. he is near 60 years old and we would like to know a good plan of action until we can get in to see a doctor ?
Fri, 11 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In my opinion, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.If any pus is there, it needs to be drained.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Dr. Fahim Sheik
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How To Treat Heel Infection Caused By An Injury?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.If any pus is there, it needs to be drained. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Fahim Sheik