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Necrotising fascitis
My dad aged 64 years is diabetic since 10 years. He is now infected with necrosis fascitis in his right foot which started from little finger, and undergone a surgery 2 weeks ago by a podiatrist where the upper layer of flesh in the foot was removed. Now doctor is saying that it has regrown and need to undergo another surgery and should remove 4 fingers. Is it curable? What are the steps to be taken for prevention? And should we go for resurgery?
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Yes if gangrene/Spreading and risks leg amputation in future
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May be his blood sugar not in control so facing diabetic complications. May be the infection penetrated to bone.once surgery done and blood sugar in control no more resurgery or any other diabetes related complications will take place.Good care of foot,constant monitoring blood sugar ,diet control, restrictions over salt,sugar and fat is very important
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