Patient's question:
I have diabetes myself. Two days ago, I burned my arm, and the wound is a large area of redness, now turning into a purplish hue. I'm wondering if it will become inflamed, and what medicine should be used to treat this burn?Doctor's answer:
If a diabetic person suffers a burn, it's not a big deal if it's not severe, but if it's a serious burn, the wound is prone to inflammation. Daily oral hypoglycemic medication should be taken to control blood sugar. If the pain is severe, pain relievers can be taken to alleviate it temporarily. Pay attention not to let the wound get wet. If the burn area is not too large, rinse it with cold water a few times, use some Amoxicillin to relieve inflammation and pain. If the burn area is too large and blood sugar is very high, intravenous treatment should be administered.