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A leg ulcer has now gone septic--what should i do?
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Getmedical attention: Immediately! need antibiotics and care of ulcer while addressing cause.
Answered 4/15/2019
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See a vein Dr.: If you feel that this is the case you should see a physician immediately.
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Ulcer: need to be seen as soon as possible to initiate treatment, if you are septic you need antibiotics and emergent care to treat. then evaluation is needed to determine the cause of the ulcer, is it arterial or venous related.
Answered 11/28/2017
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