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Will a leg ulcer heal if im on my feet for 10 hours a day?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not without treatmen: First determine what is causing the ulcer. Is it diabetic related or caused from venous disease or is it arterial or any combination. Basically being on your feet 10 hours daily is not going to help.Multilayer compression dressing is gold standard for venous ulceration and certain diabetic ulcers bit could be dangerous if there is an arterial problem. Please get the correct diagnosis first.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: This depends on what kind and what is the cause of the ulcer..
Answered 7/3/2012
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See vein specialist: 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. Wear compression stockings to minimize the standing effect.
Answered 10/7/2017
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