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Medical Conditions - Leg Ulcer

A leg ulcer is a discontinuity in the skin of the leg that may allow bacteria and air to enter into the underlying tissue. The symptoms of leg ulcers include pain, swelling, etc. This can be treated by proper cleaning, dressing of the wound, and applying ointments to it.

All leg ulcer Q&A

Why does my 90-year-old father have leg pain and swelling?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, the absence of pain during rest indicates intermittent claudication.

What are effective treatments for venous leg ulcers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. It is either stasis dermatitis, gravitational eczema , or varicose eczema.

My father has scrub typhus – could it be worsening his sugar and BP?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Relax and make yourself stress-free.

What could cause an ulcer on the feet?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. It seems you are suffering from an erosive ulcer. I would like to know the following: 1.

Why is my leg wound not healing despite taking medications?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. It appears to be an ulcer of the foot due to injury.

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