A 38-year-old member asked:
how long does it take for ulcers to clear up?
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Dr. Payam Rafat answered
22 years experience Podiatry
It depends.: It depends on the type of ulcer. It depends on the patient, and it depends on the type of treatment.
Answered on Feb 20, 2013
Dr. Ernest Zichal answered
20 years experience General Surgery
Depends: This depends on what type of ulcer you are talking about - venous, arterial, gastric? It will also vary with the size of the ulcer.
Answered on Jun 6, 2013
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