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Suggest Homeopathic Treatment For Leg Infection Post An Injury
I ve got an infection on my leg from an injury and was wondering if I can treat it myself. I ve keep it clean and moist with anti-bacterial cream, yet its still sore and uncomfortable. No fever but need something I can administer at home. Is there a homeopathic poultice I can try...as I m not a fan of my Dr.
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Infection would present as increased warmth, tenderness, redness, swelling, discharge.
Though the area is uncomfortable, if the discomfort is improving and there are no other symptoms, it is possible that the infection may be resolving.
Continued cleaning with an antiseptic twice daily and the use of topical antibiotics may be enough.
If you do have the symptoms mentioned then you may need oral antibiotics which you can get from another doctor if you are not comfortable with your doctor.
I hope this helps
Infection would present as increased warmth, tenderness, redness, swelling, discharge.
Though the area is uncomfortable, if the discomfort is improving and there are no other symptoms, it is possible that the infection may be resolving.
Continued cleaning with an antiseptic twice daily and the use of topical antibiotics may be enough.
If you do have the symptoms mentioned then you may need oral antibiotics which you can get from another doctor if you are not comfortable with your doctor.
I hope this helps
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