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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 ?
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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