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What is a crural 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
What is the difference between an ulcer and blister?
Wounds occur due to trauma by external means accidental or intentional, by contact or radiation Ulcers occur as a result of an underlying or internal etiology, eg: A venous leg ulcer is the consequence of venous stasis.
What causes most peptic ulcers?
A bacterial infection by helicobacter pylori.
Why is pepto bismol a contraindication to an ulcer?
I think that pepto - bismol is a contraindication to an ulcer (stomach upset) because it basically kills the bacteria that causes diarrhea.
What are causes of dark venous blood?
it has more oxygen than arterial blood
What causes Milk-alkali syndrome?
It usually occurs in the treatment of peptic ulcer
What causes a perforated ulcer?
eating too many bananas
What causes venous hypertension?
Venous hypertension occurs when there is increased pressure in the venous system, often due to conditions that impair blood flow return to the heart. Common causes include venous valve dysfunction, such as in chronic venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, or prolonged periods of standing or sitting. Other contributing factors can include obesity, pregnancy, and certain medical conditions that affect vascular health. This elevated pressure can lead to symptoms like swelling, pain, and skin changes in affected areas.
How does venous circulation help to maintain blood pressure when hemorrhaging causes blood loss?
carefully
What parasite causes flask-shaped ulcer in the intestinal tract?
balantidium coli and entamoeba hystolitica
What is an arterial ulcer?
Answer 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).
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.
