Overview of Leg Ulcers, Lubbock
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.
- 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
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