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Decubitus Ulcers

Decubitus ulcers, are areas of broken skin that can develop in people who: ·          Have been confined to bed for extended periods of time ·          Are unable to move for short periods of time, especially if they are thin or have blood vessel disease or neurological diseases ·          Use a wheelchair or bedside chair. Diagnosis of a Decubitus Ulcer Medical personnel may take samples of the  pressure ulcer tissue  and fluid to look for bacteria or cancer. They may also do blood cultures, bone scans or other tests depending on the seriousness of the ulcer . In addition, they will evaluate the condition of the ulcer according to: The size of the decubitus ulcer and depth of the crater What kind of tissue is affected by the ulcer: skin, bone, or muscle The color of the ulcer and skin around it The tissue death caused by the ulcer The presence of infection, bleeding or foul odor Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers Depending on the sta

Overview of Decubitus Ulcers, Lubbock TX

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Skin infections cause swelling of the skin, skin discoloration, discomfort, irritation and pains. Skin infections could be severe or mild. It can be cured by the Skin Infection Treatment. Stages of Decubitus Ulcers, Lubbock TX The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel has developed a series of four stages of a decubitus ulcer to aid in diagnosis and treatment . Stage I:   The skin is discolored but not broken. Light-complexioned people may have red marks. Dark complexioned people may have a discoloration that is blue or purple. In some people, the discoloration is white. Stage II:   Skin breaks open and the ulcer is shallow with a reddish or pinkish wound bed. There may be tissue death around the wound, or a fluid-filled blister. Stage III:   Ulcer on the skin is deeper, affecting the fat layer and looking like a crater. Pus may be in the wound. Stage IV:   Ulcer moves to deeper layers of muscle or bone. A dark material called "eschar" may be inside t

Overview of Leg Ulcers, Lubbock

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Leg ulcers are unhealed sores or open wounds on the legs. Without treatment, these types of ulcers can keep recurring. Before suggesting treatment, your doctor needs to identify the underlying cause. Ulcers, Lubbock TX can be treated with proper care and antibiotics, but diagnosing the underlying cause can ensure Ulcers, Lubbock TX heal and don’t recur. These wounds are also more common in women, but they can affect both men and women of any age. If they’re treated early, leg ulcers can improve without causing any further complications. Some conditions that contribute to Ulcers, Lubbock TX include: diabetes deep vein thrombosis rheumatoid arthritis arterial disease lupus chronic kidney disease high blood pressure high cholesterol As with any ulcer , primary treatment focuses on increasing blood circulation to the affected area. Additional treatment goals include: reducing pain healing the wound effectively speeding the recovery process Wound Care Referen

How are leg ulcers , Lubbock TX treated?

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Before suggesting treatment, your doctor needs to identify the underlying cause.  Ulcers can be treated with proper care and antibiotics, but diagnosing the underlying cause can ensure ulcers heal and don’t recur. Some conditions that contribute to ulcers include: diabetes deep vein thrombosis rheumatoid arthritis arterial disease lupus chronic kidney disease high blood pressure high cholesterol As with any ulcer, primary treatment focuses on increasing blood circulation to the affected area. Additional treatment goals include     : reducing pain healing the wound effectively speeding the recovery process Treating arterial ulcers To treat arterial ulcers , your doctor will try to restore blood circulation to the affected area. Treating the underlying cause with antibiotics can help reduce symptoms, but it won’t heal the ulcer completely. Signs and Symptoms of Leg ulcer This can cause itchy, thin skin and lead

Venous leg ulcer, Lubbock

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A leg ulcer , Lubbock is a long-lasting (chronic) sore that takes more than 2 weeks to heal. They usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle. The symptoms of a venous leg ulcer, Lubbock include pain, itching and swelling in the affected leg. There may also be discoloured or hardened skin around the ulcer, Lubbock, and the sore may produce a foul-smelling discharge. See your GP if you think you have a leg ulcer, Lubbock, as it'll need specialist treatment to help it heal. Your GP will examine your leg and may carry out additional tests to rule out other conditions. Who's affected Venous leg ulcer, Lubbocks are estimated to affect around 1 in 500 people in the UK, although they become much more common with age. It's estimated around 1 in 50 people over the age of 80 has one. You're more at risk of developing one if you previously had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or find it difficult to walk because of a problem such as : osteoarth

Risk factors of Osteomyelitis, Lubbock

Your bones are normally resistant to infection, but this protection lessens as you get older. Other factors that can make your bones more vulnerable to Osteomyelitis, Lubbock may include: Recent injury or orthopedic surgery A severe bone fracture or a deep puncture wound gives bacteria a route to enter your bone or nearby tissue. A deep puncture wound, such as an animal bite or a nail piercing through a shoe, can also provide a pathway for infection. Circulation disorders When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, your body has trouble distributing the infection-fighting cells needed to keep a small infection from growing larger . Diseases that impair blood circulation include: ·          Poorly controlled diabetes ·          Peripheral artery disease, often related to smoking ·          Sickle cell disease Problems requiring intravenous lines or catheters There are a number of conditions that require the use of medical tubing to connect the outside world wi

Venous leg ulcer, Lubbock

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Venous leg ulcer, Lubbock is open, often painful, sores in the skin that take more than 2 weeks to heal. They usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle. If you have a venous leg ulcer, you may also have : swollen ankles discolouration and darkening of the skin around the ulcer hardened skin around the ulcer, which may make your leg feel hard a heavy feeling in your legs aching or swelling in your legs red, flaky, scaly and itchy skin on your legs  swollen and enlarged veins on your legs  an unpleasant and foul-smelling discharge from the ulcer Signs of an infection A venous leg ulcer can be susceptible to bacterial infection . Symptoms of an infected leg ulcer can include: worsening pain a green or unpleasant discharge coming from the ulcer redness and swelling of the skin around the ulcer a high temperature (fever) an unpleasant smell coming from the ulcer Venous Leg Ulcers Are Treated Most venous leg ulcers

Treatment & Prevention of Venous leg ulcer

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A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore that takes more than 4 to 6 weeks to heal. They usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle. Venous ulcers, also referred to as stasis, insufficiency or varicose ulcers, are the result of  malfunctioning venous valves causing pressure in the veins to increase . These typically occur along the medial or lateral distal (lower) leg. Symptoms of Venous leg ulcer Symptoms of the early stage of venous leg ulcer are quite different from symptoms of ulcer that has been infected. Major Symptoms of the early stage of venous leg ulcer include: ·          Discoloration around the ulcer site ·          Hardened skin around the ulcer site. ·          Swollen ankles ·          Aching and swollen legs ·          Itching and pains around the ulcer site ·          Reddish and scaly skin Treatment of Venous leg ulcer The most common treatment is a compression bandage or stocking. The pressure should improve the