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If someone has a surface leg ulcer not very deep and has a scab but is leaking a little amber yellow fluid is that normal?

Q: if someone has a surface leg ulcer not very deep and has a scab but is leaking a little amber yellow fluid is that normal?

: No leg ulcer is normal. See your family doctor ! For proper diagnosis and treatment. Ulcer care is not the correct question. Why did I get this leg ulcer?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

No leg ulcer is normal. See your family doctor ! For proper diagnosis and treatment. Ulcer care is not the correct question. Why did I get this leg ulcer?

Answered 10/29/2022

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A member asked:

If someone has a surface leg ulcer not very deep and has a scab but is leaking a little amber yellow fluid is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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