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What Remedy Is Suggested For Pain In Big Toe Post A Plate Removal?
My friend had a plate rmoved from her big toe because it was causing her a lot of pain! This was done on
December 10 th and she is worried because it is still not healing. she is just given a dry dressing at hospital
but in my oppinionit should have healed by now. Is there more she can do herself to make it better?
Diane
December 10 th and she is worried because it is still not healing. she is just given a dry dressing at hospital
but in my oppinionit should have healed by now. Is there more she can do herself to make it better?
Diane
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hi.
thanks for using hcm.
as such nail injuries are more painful due to rich nervous innervation.
it is a superficial injury,which should not be always covered.but keep it free from contamination or infection.
please keep the wound open over night,by just cleaning with normal saline.
please ask her to check her sugar levels due to the non healing of the wound for longer time.
do not worry it will heal ,she can go for a course of simple antibiotics
take care
thanks for using hcm.
as such nail injuries are more painful due to rich nervous innervation.
it is a superficial injury,which should not be always covered.but keep it free from contamination or infection.
please keep the wound open over night,by just cleaning with normal saline.
please ask her to check her sugar levels due to the non healing of the wound for longer time.
do not worry it will heal ,she can go for a course of simple antibiotics
take care
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