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I had a cut on my foot that turned into an ulcer..how did that happen?
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Cut: Without your medical history i would have to assume you may be diabetic or have poor circulation. Your treating physician can answer that best
Answered 12/23/2013
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See below: Depending on how the initial problem was treated or if the cut became wider and deeper forming an ulcer.
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