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What causes leg ulcers in the elderly

Elderly parent (90) in independent living, bumped leg and now has huge hematoma and has also become delirious, now wants to sleep all the time, not feeding self. nothing has happened in the brain and no UTI. In rehab now - can she recover mentally/physically.

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If all the other reasons for her delirium are ruled out, rare possibilities are increasing blood urea levels due to resorption of hematoma, increased ammonia levels due constipation, etc. In general, ...  Read More

My month 82 had her left femur broken. Metal rod was inserted got infected and removed. Now in antibiotics for 2 months she has gradually become too week to even talk. Doctors want to continue antibiotics for another month and then reinsert prosthetic. She may die from weakness by then. Doctors say amputating the leg is more dangerous than reinser

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No not very dangerous operation. Although amputation should be planned and done when advantages outweigh disadvantages. ...  Read More

My mother 79 old diabetic fell two times in a month first one did not caused any sprain,strain or fracture but second one after 15 days caused her hand fracture.However we are noticing she stands only for few seconds and gets down and not eager to walk at all .Complains faltering in legs and sometimes dizziness.What can be the problem?Any hints are

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

Can ulcer cause pain in left abdominal. and if ushma food consume cause ulcer? i was consume ayurvedic medicene bakuchi can cause ulcer and left abdominal pain.

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Ulcer in left colon is less likely common causes like renal stones. Etc. ...  Read More

My dad has got ulcers on leg ,he is diabetic, online consultation done still no improvements .please suggest what to do

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It's curable ...  Read More

My mom is suffering from leg ulcer.What causes leg ulcer in rheumotoid patient. Can it be cured just by dressing?

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Inflammatory diseases including vasculitis, lupus, scleroderma or other rheumatological conditions also causes leg ulcers. The goals of treatment are to relieve pain, speed recovery and heal the ...  Read More

Pain causes near ankle of both legs after prolonged standing. Ulcers are developed in the same region.

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You need proper Homoeopathic treatment for it. These may lead to major issues if ignored. You can consult with me for treatment of the same. ...  Read More

Hi I am using flunil for almost 3 years, will it cause any stomach issues like ulcers? Can you tell me what could be the chances of flunil to cause ulcer?

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No, rarest of rare case ...  Read More

I have been taking augmentin 625 since 4 days to treat my tonsil infection. I got ulcers in my mouth 2 days back. One on my tongue side and other on my cheek area. Kindly suggest me the ways to get rid of ulcers. Also, does AUGMENTIN-625 cause ulcers?

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Maybe ...  Read More

Suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis for 25 years aged 73 . Leg ulcers on the left leg. Immobile due to the disease.

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Consult on practo and share clinical details. ...  Read More

Suffering from ulcers in both legs just approx 2 inch above ankles since last 3 months. Hba1c is 6.2, BS below 140 fasting and below 180 PP generally during last 3 months. What should be line of treatment and which is the best for local application.

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You need physical examination and further evaluation ...  Read More

My 79 year old diabetic mother on medications of aspirin, diabetic medicine, calcium,cholesterol reducing tablets and urine control medications occasionally keeps complaining of throat side pain .She was already taking antacid once a day and sometimes digestive syrup.Two.days back she had 3 vomitings with black colour in one and green in other . Po

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Consult on person . ...  Read More

Can gastritis or ulcer cause diabetes? When acid production is excess, does it cause diabetes? I am overly hungry. My sugar levels have increased. Is this because of gastritis or diabetes. Sugar levels: Fasting: 163 PP: 224 Hba1c: 6.6

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You can be hungry because of gastritis as well as diabetes.however,gastritis does not cause diabetes. ...  Read More

Wisdom tooth is emerging in lower left side, and is a bit painful since past few months, right now from few weeks there's a ulcer right above where the tooth's coming causing lots of problem and coming between teeth while speaking or eating

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Go for opg xray if your wisdom tooth is impacted then go for extraction. ...  Read More

Hi My mother has ulcer on her leg since past 1.5 month.she is mild sugar patient.she has taken medicine with consultation with doctor for ulcer but not helped.please advise Pic attached First pic of initial stage Second is recent pic Please advise.

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Follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable ...  Read More

My mother has been diagnosed with an ulcer on her left lower leg. What is the treatment if elevation and bandaging are causing pain? Can surgical debridement have any risks? It is also painful for anything to touch the skin. Will a skin lesion biopsy have any risks?

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in non healing ulcers, or regular ulcers Leech Therapy is very useful. you can inquire about this treatment in your area. success rate is very good ...  Read More

Diagnostic Anomaly: Ulcers without a cause My 13 year old daughter has been vomiting profusely for about 2 months now. Ulcers were found in her digestive system but no doctor has been able to tell the reason. She has been an inpatient in a hospital for about 10 days now. The possible reasons for her ulcers include: Abdominal TB, Crohns disease, or

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HELLO, WHEN NO DIAGNOSIS, MOVE TO HIGHER CENTER THEY MIGHT THINK WHAT IT MAY BE. OR AMPERICALY START ANY TREATMENT, SO VOMITING STOPS N REACHED TO ANY CONCLUSION. OK ...  Read More

My uper left wisdom tooth at the end was touching the down gum which causes ulcer.i visited dentist yesterday but toy my condition is worst got three more ulcers in surrounding and not even able to open my mouth or eate any thing.. they have cleaned my all the theeth which cause more pain and irritation.. Kindly suggest how to ease the pain. Im hav

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U can apply mucopain on ulcer for temp relief. Removal of that wisdom tooth is advisable under antibiotic coverage once v get optimum mouth opening ...  Read More

Black patches on foot. Diogonised as vericose eczema. I have small ulcer on leg. Which ointment to use.

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You can use topical antibiotics. But first you have to take treatment for varicose veins. May be you are suffering from stasis dermatitis leading to ulcer. Mupirocin based ointments. ...  Read More

ULCER IN LEG BELOW KNEE FROM LAST 7 MONTHS NOT GETTING CURED SINCE LAST 8 MONTHS CONSULTED 5 SKIN SPECIALISTS

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Ulcer on leg could be due to various reasons. If it has been there for such a long duration, it could be due to a problem in blood vessels.. Like venous ulcers or arterial ulcers.. Proper diagnosi ...  Read More

My husband is suffering from mouth ulcer which is caused by a tooth penetration in to the inner walls of the cheek. A nerve going very close to the tooth may affect while tooth removal. Please suggest the steps that can be followed for whole process (tooth removal+ulcer treatment) and is there any risk or after effects of this process?

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The tooth needs to be removed to stop the ulcer recurring. An xray or cbct scan may be prescribed to check the proximity of the nerve. Please visit a dentist ...  Read More

I'm a young diabetic, 17 years old female. I have had leg ulcers of both leg At roughly the same spot for a few months now, I have been to the doctors and am on antibiotics and regular dressing changes but to me it just doesn't seem to be improving, could this be more serious than what to doctors have been saying?

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Without seeing i can't comment.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

I've been having leg boil or ulcer since last month weeks. There is one on my left leg and it has already healed for like 2 weeks. But the other, the one on the right is still not healing. I don't know if it is a boil or an ulcer. Can you explain the difference? And I have diabetes.

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Non healing with diabetes is not good you check your diabetic status and consult a your physician or a good diabetologist ...  Read More

I have leg ankle ulcer in past one year..i had medicine..but it will not go..skin Doctor refer momate ointment for skin ulcer..i used every day reduced..incase iam standing more than hours blood will come..pain also. Pls solve my problems and thanks..

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Plz do dressings with honey daily ..and learn self debridement from any physician so that frequently u can purposefully injured fhose structure which will promote immune ststus for sooner healing .. ...  Read More

My brother has an ulcer in left leg for the last 3 years now. He was already tested for diabetes and bone infections, and the reports ruled out both. Please note he is mentally retarded and keeps standing for long hours. We have seen dermatologist and general surgeon but there is no permanent relief. Also because disciplined medication is a challen

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I understand the difficulties in making him follow instructions... but here is what you can start doing : 1. Whenever he sleeps or lies on the bed keep a cushion under his leg for 10 min and then remo ...  Read More

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