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Suggest Treatment For Foot Injury Due To Thumb Tack
about 3 weeks ago I steped on a thumb tack. it has not crusted yet however no infection is apparent I am a 65 year old male type 2 diabetic. Is there any thing I can purchase over the counter to speed up healing ?.Should I refrain from drinking alchohol.?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Hello
Welcome to HCM
i understand your concern.As you are a diabetic,you need to be extra precautious about these small things.
i would advice you to follow these steps:
1.You need to take a tetanus toxoid injection as soon as possible.
2.Also keep the area clean and dry,so that wound will heal fast.
3.Apply antibiotic cream thrice a day on the area.
Above all these,your blood sugars should be under control, for the hastening of wound healing.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM
i understand your concern.As you are a diabetic,you need to be extra precautious about these small things.
i would advice you to follow these steps:
1.You need to take a tetanus toxoid injection as soon as possible.
2.Also keep the area clean and dry,so that wound will heal fast.
3.Apply antibiotic cream thrice a day on the area.
Above all these,your blood sugars should be under control, for the hastening of wound healing.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
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