Question 1

what is a good treatment for leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Leg ulcers: Great qustion, but too general to answer. It depends on what type of ulcer you are dealing with: pressure ulcers require that pressure is redistributed; vein ulcers require compression; and arterial ulcers require that you try to fix the arteries. For the wound itself, we strive for moist healing but removing the devitalized tissue by mechanical or chemical means.

Question 2

what is the treatment for leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Leg ulcers: Great qustion, but too general to answer. It depends on what type of ulcer you are dealing with: pressure ulcers require that pressure is redistributed; vein ulcers require compression; and arterial ulcers require that you try to fix the arteries. For the wound itself, we strive for moist healing but removing the devitalized tissue by mechanical or chemical means.

Question 3

what is the best treatment for leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Leg ulcers: Great qustion, but too general to answer. It depends on what type of ulcer you are dealing with: pressure ulcers require that pressure is redistributed; vein ulcers require compression; and arterial ulcers require that you try to fix the arteries. For the wound itself, we strive for moist healing but removing the devitalized tissue by mechanical or chemical means.

Question 4

there is an ointment specially made in switzerland for the treatment of leg ulcers; can you find it in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

FDA approved?: If it isn't fda approved then you will not be able to find it here.

Question 5

what is the best treatment  to prevent the recurrence of leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Most leg ulcers are the result of poor venous flow out of the leg and chronic swelling. This is not something to self diagnose and treat. Loss of limb is a real possibility if not correctly treated. You need to have diagnostic testing of the blood flow in the legs both venous and arterial perhaps. Frequently the treatment is compression stockings after achieving healing.

Question 6

should i be concerned if my mom has leg ulcers from poor circulation. would fibracol be good for treatment?

Accepted Answer

No: Don't try to treat this yourself. Leg ulcers require expert care from a wound center that specializes in it.

Question 7

what are alternative treatments for venous leg ulcers ?

Accepted Answer

Various treatments: There are different types and causes of leg ulcers.  It is best to se your doctor to discuss what is best for your particular problem.  You need to be proactive and get aggressive with treatment.  Dr l.

Question 8

what are good treatments for leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The treatment of leg ulcers depend on the type ie venous ulcer or arterial ulcers.  Arterial ulcers are treated by improving the leg/ ulcer perfusion through angioplasty or vascular bypass.  Venous ulcer are treated by reducing the venous congestion this can be achieved by saphenous venous closure in the case of venous insufficiency or simple unna boot strapping.

Question 9

can medical leech therapy help someone with infected leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Leeches  leg ulcers: Leeches can be effective when an area has venous congestion; the leeches withdraw the blood from the congested area. Medicinal leeches are different than those obtained elsewhere. There are no studies of value showing that they help with infection.

Question 10

what is a good way to cure leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Arterial
venous
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depends on etiology, duration, depth, prior treatments.
Many can be healed, but tedious!

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