Wound Care Questions
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If you sweat excessively, can a stubborn wound become infected?
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I've had a wound for 5 years despite wound vacs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and antibiotics. I've seen 12 different doctors about this matter. My main concern is wearing an unna boot in the summer. Because the ...
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I have an ulcer on my ankle. Should I use an ACE bandage?
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I have an ulcer on my ankle. The doctor said not to wear compression hose because it could make it worse. Should I use an ACE bandage?
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I have antiphospholipid syndrome. I'm currently on warfarin and prednisone. Is there any other medicine available to treat this?
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I have excruciating deep painful ulcers in my lower limbs. Compression in my case triggers an ulcer outbreak. Summertime is the worst for me. I'm assuming it has to do with my classification in the heat. Winter...
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Should my infected lacerations still be red and oozing yellow pus, even on antibiotics?
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I have lacerations on the side of my calves, right above my ankle. The ankle is a bit swollen. The skin surrounding the lacerations is raised and red, making the lacerations more visible. I clean it with water,...
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I had vein surgery on both of my ankles, and for a year now I have wounds on both feet that won't heal. What should I do?
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I had vein surgery on both of my ankles, and for a year now I have wounds on both feet that won't heal. I am using a steroid at this time to help them heal. The wounds go from raw to crusted over, peeling and c...
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Will bruised veins in inner thigh stay this way or will they heal over time?
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I think I bruised my viens by going horseback riding. I want to know if my viens are going to remain looking like what they look now.
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I have deep vein thrombosis, coupled with a nagging cough and numbing pain in my left arm, could they all be related? What could be wrong?
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I'm a 30-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with DVT. The docs are baffled because I have no risks for this condition. I'm confused because lately my left arm is hard to lift and I have a numbing pain. Also...
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Ablation of the saphenous nerve
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I've had 20 knee surgeries including a total knee replacement. My pain level has never subsided and my Dr. now wants to do an Ablation of the saphenous nerve. Have you heard of this as a way to relieve medial...
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Is a doctor visit necessary after a blood clot or abscess has been "drained" at home?
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My husband had what appeared to be an abscess on his upper inner thigh. He squeezed it and a blood clot, along with pus, came out. It also started squirting blood. He feels he does not need to see a doctor. I a...
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My mom had heart surgery and they took a vain out from her leg for the heart. Recently, she said that the area is pink. Is that normal?
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She is diabetic and the doctor told her that her sugar is high. Is there anything she should be worried about? Or is there anything she can use for the burning?
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Why am I having pain and swelling above my knee?
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I've had pain and swelling above my knee for the past 20 days. This is not severe but bothers me. At times I feel deep pain in my thigh and it has a pins and needle effect. Tests have confirmed deficiency of Vi...
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Sciatic Nerve flairing up when I run
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I am running the Boston Marathon next week and I am concerned about my sciatic nerve that usually flairs up after mile 17. What can I do to help me with the race?
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What can be done about the petechiae on my legs and face?
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I recently started getting petechiae (red or purple spots on the body that are caused by a hemorrhage or broken capillaries) on my legs. The doctor gave me compression stockings. They have helped my legs, but n...
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Will compression socks help reduce the pain and swelling in my legs?
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I had an accident several years ago and hurt my ankle badly. To this day it is not fully cured and my legs often hurt a lot. Sometimes it also gets swollen. I am also diabetic. Can I wear compression socks to l...
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Knee pain/complex regional pain disorder
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8 yrs ago I fell on my knee, which had recovered from 2 orthoscopic surgeries. I have had abcess-like pain ever since. 3 spinal blocks have failed, and the doctor wants to do a nerve ablation through my knee? ...
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Am I suppose to still have these bruises?
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A month ago I ended up with two bruises on my left thigh: one on my right thigh and one that covered half of my left foot. The one on my foot still hurts to touch and if I catch my foot at the right angle, ther...
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My abdominal wound is changing color and there is less serum, is this good or bad?
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I've been packing an abdominal wound for over a month. Tonight I noticed gray patches on the packing and less serum. Is this good or bad? There is also some odor.
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What may be causing bruises appearing on my knee, thigh and ankle three weeks post-arthroscopic knee surgery?
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I had arthroscopic knee surgery three weeks ago. Two weeks post-surgery, a large bruise appeared on my knee. Bruises have continued to appear all over my leg from top to bottom. I have no fever. Could this be p...
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One of my husband's veins was oozing after having triple bypass surgery. Should we be worried?
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My husband had triple bypass surgery around 3 weeks ago, and after that one of his veins (I believe the saphenous) began oozing a white fluid. Should we be concerned?
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