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An arterial ulser is an ulser on an artery. Nothing to play with for sure. -The above answer is not entirely correct. An arterial ulcer refers to an ulcer that may have developed from but is prohibited from healing by arterial insufficiency. These ulcers tend to be at the distal (farthest away from the body) part of the feet. These contrast to Venous ulcers (due to lack of the bodies ability to return fluid away from the legs), neurotrophic (diabetic) and pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers).
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How to tell if the arterial ulcer is healing?
Ulcer where? If on the dexterior of your body you can see it being gone. When in the stomach you have this breath test your digestive tract specialist can apply that is, if it was established the ulcer developed in a Heliobactor Pylori environment. If this was not the case, then see if the pain and heart burn lessened. If you want you can get another endoscopy. If the ulcer is in your intestines have another colonoscopy if the discomfort is not gone.
What is the difference between venous and arterial ulcers?
A venous ulcer is superficial and painful. It is found on the lower leg or ankles. An arterial ulcer is usually on the foot but may be on the lower leg. It has a "punched out" look. The skin around it is very cool to the touch and often pale or shiny.
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
Elderly man with skin blisters on legs what could be the cause?
Gangerene Arterial ulcer Venous ulcer Is this person diabetic? No, he is not a diabetic, but had ricketts as a child and now has poor ciruclation and a little swelling in his lower legs. Ricketts is caused by Vitamin D deficiency amongst other malnutrition. Poor circulation can be poor arterial blood flow or venous return both of which cause ulcers on the feet. Vitamin D, I have heard, can help with arterial ulcers. Perhaps your person doesn't absorb or metabolise Vit D very well. I'd see a Dr as these blisters, especially if they become sores, need to be cared for. Perhaps some compression bandages to prevent the swelling? Do some research on Arterial Ulcers versus Venous Ulcers so you know which you are dealing with. Good luck.
In which type of bleeding is blood less likely to clot?
An arterial bleed, because the blood is flowing at a high rate of speed/pressure.
What is an arterial PO?
Arterial PCO2 is the mean arterial pressure 20 to 26mmhg.
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 arterial mean as in arterial o2 saturations?
Arterial is a reference to the blood in the arteries, as opposed to blood in the veins.
Is The cerebral arterial circle an arterial anastomosis?
yes
