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Leg ulcers
Leg ulcers is a common term for when blood pools in the superficial veins of the legs leading to compression and inflammation of the skin. This damage to the skin causes the skin to breakdown and hence a wound or ulcer occurs.
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I have a venous leg ulcer it,s a large one and it has started to bleed heavily, what will cause this?
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What causes leg ulcers?
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What are some home remedies for leg ulcers?
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Does anyone know the best way to treat leg ulcers?
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What is the definition or description of: Leg ulcers?
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What would happen to a leg ulcer if it was left untreated?
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What are good products to use for someone with a leg ulcer?
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A 39-year old asked:
If I don't shower or clean a leg ulcer, will I lose my leg?
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A 34-year old female asked:
How do I know if I have a leg ulcer and what do they look like?
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What can be done for a leg ulcer that doesn't seem to stop weeping?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Can you suddenly develop a venous leg ulcer without any previous symptoms of venous disease?
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A 44-year old asked:
There is an ointment specially made in switzerland for the treatment of leg ulcers; can you find it in the u.S.?
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Why would my leg ulcer smell so terrible?
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How should you dress a diabetic leg ulcer?
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How do you prevent your leg ulcers from weeping?
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Is manuka honey commonly used to treat leg ulcer?
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A leg ulcer has now gone septic--what should I do?
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Are there relaxation products that I can use for my leg ulcer?
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How can doctors in philippines perform a dressing for leg ulcer?
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Can I tell the difference between venous leg ulcer and cellulitis?
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What is the treatment for leg ulcers?
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Is it safe to fly with a leg ulcer?
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