Know How Our iCliniq Doctor Helped a Patient Who Had an Itchy Leg Ulcer

A patient had consulted our iCliniq doctor for an opinion regarding an ulcer on his leg. He had attached images of the affected area and explained how it developed as a small red spot that looked like an insect bite to him, which then had become a fluid-filled blister and further turned into an ulcer with intense itching. He mentioned that he had placed a dressing over the affected area but had to remove it because of the intense itching sensation. The patient also specified that his symptoms seemed to reduce after a morning walk or exercise.

Our iCliniq doctor carefully examined the provided images and the patient's symptoms. He briefed the patient that although it looked and sounded similar to an insect bite, he suspected a venous leg ulcer. He explained in detail how a venous leg ulcer usually develops due to venous insufficiency in the legs. Further, our doctor added more information on the symptoms of venous leg ulcers and how they typically reduce after exercise, level elevation, or compression bandages. He then advised the patient to consult a surgeon for further investigation and management.

The patient later reverted and informed our doctor that he consulted and took advice from a surgeon. He mentioned that his symptoms had reduced after taking antibiotics and thanked the doctor for taking the time to explain his condition in detail.