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I suffer from vericos ulcer in my left leg ancle there is ulcer which is not heal properly?

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Vascular/diabetes: You will need vascular studies and diabetes screening as well as surgical evaluation and treatment of the venous stasis ulcer. Never ignore these issues.

Answered 8/21/2014

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Dr. Douglas Joyce answered

Specializes in Phlebology

See a vein specialis: Leg ulcers are often caused by chronic venous insufficiency which is a problem that causes to much pressure to be in the veins near the skin. A venous specialist can diagnose and treat this condition. Our cure rate with venous ulcers is 97%.

Answered 4/3/2016

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