Suggest treatment for an abscess in the operated area
Patient: MY FATHER IS 57 YRS OLD HE MET WITH THE ACCIDENT AND PARCIAL HIP REPLACEMENT CEMENTED OF THE LEFT WAS DONE IN THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010 OPERATION WAS FINE HE RECOVERED BUT IN THE MID OG JULY HE GOT INFECTED AND ABSUS WAS SEEN ON THE STICHES,DOCTOR NICKED THE ABSUS AND AFTER THAT TILL DEC HE GOT NEW ABSUS ONE AFTER THE OTHER,NOW HE IS NOT GEETING THE NEW ONE BUT STILL HEALING,FROM80KGS HE HAS FALLEN TO 44KG BECAME VER WEAK.HE IS UNDER THE MEDICAL TREATMENT WE CULTURED THE PUS SOME BACTERIAL INFECTIONS AS THE HOSPITAL WAS NOT CLEAN & UNHYGIENIC.I WANT TO KNOW ARE THERE THE CASES WHICH TAKES TIME TO HEAL,AFTER THE DOCTOR GAVE HIM TOXIM 200 TBLET Doctor: hi.is your father diabetic, immunocompromised or nutritionally challenged? i asked because these factors are very important in his wound healing.. if there are underlying medical conditions other than his wound, it could slow down his healing process. consultation and regular follow-up with your doctor is best. daily wound cleaning for the abscess and the surrounding area is also important, along with the proper antibiotic regimen.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye