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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Exp 50 years

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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Swollen Foot

Hi Doctor, I am travelling in Cambodia at the moment and get a bit on my foot(not sure from what), over the last few days my whole foot has swollen up become very red, itchy and sore. I have been cleaning it regularly and draining the pus but am not sure if I need an anti-biotic and also what to get as I'm aware that medications over hear may not be up to western standards. My friend has a course of Amoxicilin with her would this be beneficial. I am also keeping it covered with gauze and applying an iodine solution which seems to be drawing out the infection but my foot is still very swollen and painful.
Thank you
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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