Wound Care Questions
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Ulcers and lasers
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What is the best method for treating perforators in an ulcer bed?
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What works best for inflammation of lower limbs and feet caused my micro clots?
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I have Lupus and most recently Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Neither compression nor elevation works well for me. Instead they seem to make I worse. I'm currently on prednisone and Coumadin but break out in deep ...
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How common is extravasation during VNUS procedure? Why does it happen? How is it treated? How long to heal?
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I recently had the VNUS procedure, during which the saline/lidocaine solution leaked out. From what I could tell, the skin was patted dry and the procedure was continued. I now have an ulcer that appears to be ...
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Can I fly after a pseudo aneurysm in the groin?
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I had a cryoablation, and this resulted in damage to the femoral artery. After an ultrasound scan, a pseudo aneurysm was found in my groin. It was treated with a thrombin injection, but I still have an egg-shap...
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Can aspirin be used to prevent deep vein clots?
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I have a deep vein clot and have taken warfarin for 6 months and I am still on warfarin because I am scared of getting another clot. Can aspirin and fish oil help to prevent new blood clots in the leg veins if ...
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is it normal procedure too leave surgical clips inside after abdominal hernia surgery ?
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I had hernia repair surgery still have lots of pain even after 2 years. I recently found out clips were left inside and I'm wondering if that could be why I still have so much pain.
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Wound care advice for leaking fluids...
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I have an infection in my knee and am taking antibotics. It's leaking fluid..what can I do to avoid ruining my clothes and furniture ?
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Why do my thighs itch when I'm not wearing jeans?
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When I wear my jeans, I don't feel any itchiness. But whenever I open my jeans, it starts to itch like crazy. This only happens when I'm not wearing the jeans. Why is that?
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How can I prevent my wound from opening back up?
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I have been seeing a surgeon for wound care. As many times as they get it healed, it subsequently opens up again within 2-3 weeks. How can I prevent this from happening?
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My femoral artery and other veins in my inner thigh are swollen and enlarged after an intense workout, should I seek treatment?
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After a pretty intense lower abdominal workout (trying to rehab a lower back injury), I noticed that my femoral artery and other veins in my inner thigh were swollen and enlarged. There is no associated pain, t...
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Is it normal to have pain, bruising and tenderness nearly a month after a groin ablation?
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I had a groin ablation 3 and a half weeks ago. This is my second one through the same side. I had pain for over a week after, then it went away. In the last two days, though, I've had pain all around that area;...
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I have a numbness and tingling feeling in my foot.
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last year on 6/29/2010 I fractured my ankle.It is may 2011 and I have a bad numbness and tingling feeling in my foot and toes. I didn't get my ankle operated on. What could this be?
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I am about to have venous mapping done. Is this test necessary?
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I am a diabetic and I have a wound on my left foot that is slow in healing. My is A1c count is 5.7 now. I had surgery a year ago that included amputating my 2nd toe and a small part of my big toe. I had gangren...
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