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An ulcer is any open wound that fails to heal. The causes for foot ulcers can be many. One may be that the person has Diabetes which lowers the ability of the circulatory system to fight off infections. The other possibility is that the person is bedridden an the constant pressure on a part of their foot has caused the tissues to die. This is called a bedsore or decubitus ulcer. Another kind of ulcer may occur as a result of a fungal infection called tinea pedis. In any of these cases, if you are unsure of the cause or the treatment, consult a PHCP, primary health care provider.
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How do you heal stage 3 ulcer in foot?
what treatments are used to heal stage 3 ulcer in foot
Why is a bunion foot ulcer a particular problem for a diabetes sufferer?
(Foot ulcers can be particularly dangerous for people with diabetes, who may have trouble feeling the ulcer forming and healing if it becomes infected.)
Diabetic Foot Ulcer?
There are 4 stages to diabetic ulcers. 1. the ulcer has penetrated the top layer of skin 2. the ulcer has penetrated the next layer of skin 3. the depth of the ulcer has deepened to the muscle 4. the depth of the ulcer has deepened to the bone. Once it gets to the bone, the risk of amputation is far greater. Sorry, but the above is incorrect as only pressure ulcers are staged--venous, arterial and neuropathic ulcers are not staged.
What is the medical term meaning ulcer of the stomach and small intestine?
Ulcer of stomach known as Gastric ulcer. Ulcer in small intestine known as small bowel ulcer
What is uterine ulcer?
This an ulcer on the lining of the uterus and is similar to any other ulcer.
What is an aphthous ulcer?
An aphthous ulcer is an ulcer in the mouth, caused by a break in the mucous membrane.
What is a medical name for a bleeding ulcer?
Ulcer is a scientific (medical) name for an ulcer. An ulcer is a discontinuation in the bodily membrane, so technically, a paper cut on the finger is a form of ulcer. The fancy name does depend, however, on the location of the said ulcer.
What does ulcer feel like?
ulcer feels irritation nd burning sensation on ulcer affected area.
What is an Aden ulcer?
An Aden ulcer is another name for an Aleppo boil, a chronic skin disorder which terminates in an ulcer.
What is the purpose of ulcer surgery?
Ulcer surgery is used to relieve a present peptic ulcer disease and to prevent recurrence of it.
What is an umbilical ulcer?
This an ulcer on the lining of the uterus and is similar to any other ulcer.
What are digestive ulcers?
An ulcer is an eroded area of skin or mucous membrane. In common usage, however, ulcer usually refers to disorders in the upper digestive tract. The terms ulcer, gastric ulcer, and peptic ulcer are often used interchangeably.
