Question 1

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 2

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 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

what are good treatment options for a gross leg ulcer?

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 5

what is the treatment of a single leg ulcer in an much older man?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Leg ulcer can be a tip of the iceberg.  The causes are many so the treatment varies greatly.  In the elderly population, vascular disease (artery, vein, and lymphatics), infection, accident/pressure induced soft tissue injury, metabolic issues including diabetes makes healing difficult.  Do not delay medical attention, some ulcer can get aggressive and cause big problem.

Question 6

i have two non-healing ulcers on my leg. could this indicate cancer of some sort?

Accepted Answer

Leg Ulcers: The short answer is yes, they could. Cancers can eventually present as ulcers by the time they are noticed by the patient or by the time you make it to the physician. You should have these 'ulcerations' evaluated by your physician so they can direct you to the appropriate subspecialist.

Question 7

i've got two non healing ulcers on my leg. could that indicate cancer of some sort?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Non healing ulcers should be evaluated by your physician. They could be cancerous, or related to diabetes or other medical conditions. Get them checked!

Question 8

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 9

what dietary changed with help the healing of a diabetic's leg ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic ulcer heal: The single best dietary factor in a diabetic with an ulcer is to get your blood sugar under the best control that you can. Next important would be dietary protein but you should consult with he pcp to make  sure that your renal function is not going to be affected by higher protein intake.

Question 10

i have a leg ulcer which is healing however i have noticed some black spots in the redish area of the ulcer..should i be more concerned?

Accepted Answer

Gangrenous changes ?: Arterial circulation of the affected leg may need to be checked by an arterial doppler study . See a vascular surgeon.

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