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My diabetic is under cntrl but my leg wound is not healing from 2 months .kindly suggest what to do ?
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It will take time as you have diabetes..if not healing consult surgeon to rule out infection and about dressing needed for ulcer and antibiotics also..
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Diabetics can have healing problems.
Pus for culture and sensitivity/CBC/HbA1C report s to do
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You need to do the following,
1. X ray of the area of the leg with the wound to check no signs of infection have gone into the bone
2. Arterial duplex scan of the leg
3. Biopsy of the margins of the wound for Histopathology
All the best
J G S R clinic
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I get your concern. If a leg wound hasn’t healed for 2 months despite diabetes being under control, it usually means there’s local infection, poor blood flow, pressure, or improper wound care—not just sugar.
Next Steps
• Get the wound examined properly (size, depth, discharge)
• Wound swab/culture if there is any pus or foul smell
• Check blood flow to the leg (very important in diabetics)
• Regular medical dressing ± debridement may be needed
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Avoid home remedies and repeated antibiotics without evaluation—they delay healing.
A short consultation helps me decide why it’s not healing and what exactly to change, so you don’t lose more time or risk complications.
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Get pus culture from wound and drug sensitivity done.Consult a gen surgeon physically for debridement and proper wound care.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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In diabetes blood vessels is stiff and hard .so wound and lesion healing take long time.in your case may be due to Infection,Poor blood supply ,
Neuropathy etc.please do some testing doppler,wound culture and timely remove dead tissue.
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Even though your diabetes is under good control, a leg wound not healing after 2 months is not normal and needs urgent attention. In diabetes, wounds heal slowly due to poor blood flow (circulation problems), nerve damage (neuropathy), higher infection risk, and reduced oxygen/nutrients reaching the area — even with good sugar control.
This could be a diabetic foot/leg ulcer that might have infection, poor circulation, or other issues. Waiting longer raises risk of worsening infection, deeper tissue damage, or even hospitalization/amputation in severe cases. It’s good you’re asking now — most heal with proper specialist care, but home remedies alone are not enough after 2 months.
Next Steps
• See a doctor urgently (today or tomorrow) — go to a diabetic foot specialist, podiatrist, vascular surgeon, or wound care clinic (in Qatar, try Hamad Hospital diabetic foot clinic or private wound center).
• They will check:
• For infection (redness, swelling, pus, fever, bad smell).
• Blood flow (may do Doppler test or angiogram).
• Need for cleaning/debridement (remove dead tissue).
• Off-loading (special shoes, cast, or crutches to take pressure off).
• Antibiotics if infected, or advanced treatments (dressings, negative pressure therapy).
• Bring your recent sugar reports (HbA1c) and describe the wound (size, depth, discharge, pain).
• Do NOT delay — guidelines say if no improvement in 4-6 weeks, specialist care is essential.
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• Keep the wound clean and covered: Gently wash daily with mild soap and water (no hydrogen peroxide or strong antiseptics — they slow healing). Pat dry, apply doctor-prescribed ointment if any, and cover with clean sterile bandage.
• Off-load pressure: Avoid walking barefoot; use soft shoes or slippers; try not to put weight on the leg (use crutches if possible).
• Elevate the leg when sitting/resting to reduce swelling.
• Keep blood sugar strictly controlled (check often, follow diet/meds).
• Eat protein-rich foods (eggs, chicken, lentils, dairy) + fruits/veggies to support healing.
• Never try to cut dead skin or squeeze — this can cause infection.
• Watch for warning signs: more redness/swelling, warmth, pus, fever (>38°C), bad smell — go to ER immediately if these appear
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For the best personalized plan based on how the wound looks, your full diabetes history, and circulation check, please consult with me online — I can guide you more or help explain what to tell the specialist.
Get seen soon — most wounds improve fast with right care! Take care
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get pus culture from wound
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult plastic surgeon and regular dressing
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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