Wound Care Questions
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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