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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.

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My leg wound is not healing despite medications. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My leg wound is taking time to heal. I do not have diabetes and underwent tests and taking medicines. I am slightly hypertensive. I hit a sharp table by mistake two months ago, which is how I received the wound. I was not bothered about the injury initially but gradually developed pain ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: 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. Your attached reports suggest low hemoglobin (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Therefore, I suggest the following treatment: Tab...  Read Full »

My 90-year-old father has a painful ulcer on the toenail and sole and swelling around the ulcer. Please suggest treatment.

Query: Hello doctor, My 90-year-old father has been experiencing pain in his lower leg for a duration of ten months. The pain worsens when he walks but subsides when he is at rest. Additionally, he has been dealing with a painful ulcer on his toenail and on the sole or heel for the past four months. There ...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: 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. Intermittent claudication occurs when there is reduced blood flow to the muscles during exercise due to a...  Read Full »

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