My father is a diabetic can TT injection should be given as he is injured on his right leg a small amount of pus has formed? And are the precaution to be taken?
Ask Free Question
Visit a doctor for proper treatment of the injury. That is because even small injuries can become chronic and difficult to heal if not treated properly. The wound needs daily dressing so that it heals faster. It's important to maintain good sugar control so that the wound heals faster.
Ask Free Question
Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. In a person with diabetes most important is to achieve a strict blood glucose control. Because lower limb infections tend to heal slowly if glucose is high or may not heal for a long time. This is dangerous, particularly if patient has peripheral neuropathy affecting the sensation. TT is not needed. What is required is proper antibiotics, clearing of the infection, pus and quick healing of infection. Thanks.
Ask Free Question
Yes He should be given TT injection for open injury.
Take help from the best doctors
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
