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What Causes Non-healing Wounds On Left Arm?

I have wounds that don t heal on my left arm only and what appears to be like an inch long thin string in my bowels. I have been to several doctors and dermatologist nobody has been able to assist me. I noticed the stringy stool about a month ago after taking parasite cleaner. The arm sores have been with me for about 2 years. Any thoughts at all?
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Non-healing wounds or prolonged healing take place in cases of diabetes mellitus.

I suggest you get your fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels. Stringy stools with thin strings can occur due to malabsorption.

I suggest you consult a gastroenterologist for clinical assessment, relevant investigations for clinical assessment and thus management.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Shyam B. Kale's  Response
Hello,

It may be due to several causes. For that you may require discharge culture, complete hemogram after surgeon consultation. You may require broad spectrum antibiotics after consultation. Kindly also check blood sugar levels. Continue daily dressing and maintain proper hygiene.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Non-healing Wounds On Left Arm?

Hello, Non-healing wounds or prolonged healing take place in cases of diabetes mellitus. I suggest you get your fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels. Stringy stools with thin strings can occur due to malabsorption. I suggest you consult a gastroenterologist for clinical assessment, relevant investigations for clinical assessment and thus management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist