How are leg ulcers , Lubbock TX treated?
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 to skin changes
called stasis
dermatitis. This is an early sign of venous insufficiency. They are
·
Leg swelling, heaviness, and cramping
·
Dark red, purple, brown, hardened
skin (this is a sign that blood is pooling)
·
Itching and tingling
·
Shallow sore with a red base,
sometimes covered by yellow tissue
·
Unevenly shaped borders
·
Surrounding skin may be shiny, tight,
warm or hot, and discolored
·
Leg pain
·
If the sore becomes infected, it may
have a bad odor and pus may drain from the wound
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