I HAVE A SCRAPE ON MY RIGHT ANKLE AND IT IS INFECTED. IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW AND IT IS STILL NOT HEALED. I AM NOT DIABETIC. IT IS SWOLLEN AND RED . AND I HAVE A WATERY CLEAR SOMETHING OOZING OUT OF IT CONSTANTLY. I HAVE BEEN ON 8 ANTIBIOTICS NOW AN NOTHING IS TOUCHING IT. I AM SICK AND TIED OF THIS AND WANT IT GONE. HELP ME PLEASE.
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have infected wound on ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like infection, hematoma, fracture or soft tissue injury. Sometimes in case of low immunity when we left wound open and untreated it gets infected or sometimes some foreign body get inside the wound and infection occur. I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may order X-ray along with physical examination. Doctor may open the wound to extract the foreign body and give stitches along with that prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory. For now wash you wound with Betadine, apply warm compresses and keep your leg elevated while sleeping. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,