A diabetic with a hole in the lining of their stomach
yes
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.
Yes, anyone who has diabetes can get a diabetic ulcer. Diabetic ulcers can form due to poor circulation, irritation, trauma, and the duration of the diabetes.
Yes, an infected toe ulcer can often be treated successfully without amputation, especially if addressed early. Treatment typically involves thorough cleaning of the ulcer, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and possibly debridement to remove dead tissue. Additionally, managing underlying conditions such as diabetes and ensuring proper foot care are crucial for healing. In some cases, advanced treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy may also be beneficial.
No. However both ulcers and retinopathy are late manifestations of Diabetes Millitus.
Treatment of peptic ulcers
It usually occurs in the treatment of peptic ulcer
It usually occurs in the treatment of peptic ulcer
Crural ulcer (due to venous insufficiency or other causes like decubitus ulcer,post DVT some prefer gentamicin for it's treatment... locally zinc hyaluronic acid can b used
707.07 along with the appropriate diabetic code.
Ladislav Langer has written: 'Vagotomy and antropylorectomy in the surgical treatment of peptic ulcer' -- subject(s): Peptic ulcer, Surgery, Vagotomy