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What Causes Ulcers On Buttocks Along With Severe Pain?
Posted on
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Question : My husband has ulcers on his butt. He is in lots of pain. How can I help him heal?
Brief Answer:
A photo and following information are needed..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation your husband is in.
I need to have a few more details regarding the butt ulcers he is having to assist him specifically:
- can you send a photo of the ulcers?
- for how long has he had them?
- is he suffering of any chronic illness: diabetes? hemorrhoids?
- any unusual activity before the ulcers appeared?
- any other health problem he is having: constipation? diarrhea? stomach problems?
Looking forward to have the requested information in!
Dr.Klerida
A photo and following information are needed..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation your husband is in.
I need to have a few more details regarding the butt ulcers he is having to assist him specifically:
- can you send a photo of the ulcers?
- for how long has he had them?
- is he suffering of any chronic illness: diabetes? hemorrhoids?
- any unusual activity before the ulcers appeared?
- any other health problem he is having: constipation? diarrhea? stomach problems?
Looking forward to have the requested information in!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
He will not let me take a picture
He started with them when he was 24 years old he is now 68
He has had 4 operations on them but they keep coming back
He does have diabetes and heart condition
Thanks
He started with them when he was 24 years old he is now 68
He has had 4 operations on them but they keep coming back
He does have diabetes and heart condition
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Following advices...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
From what you are describing it looks like:
- pressure skin ulcer (decubitus)
- or anal fistula,
which are very common in patients with diabetes. Diabete doesn't let the lesion to be healed normally, causing a prolonged skin lesion.
If you were my patients I would recommend to do the following measures:
- keep his skin dry
- use betadine solution to disinfect his wounds
- apply creams with antibiotics locally
- try to stabilize his diabetes with diet and treatment.
- change his dress every day if needed, since your insurence doesn't cover nurse to do this any more you may lurn to do it by yourself.
Wish you and your husband health!
Dr. Klerida
Following advices...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
From what you are describing it looks like:
- pressure skin ulcer (decubitus)
- or anal fistula,
which are very common in patients with diabetes. Diabete doesn't let the lesion to be healed normally, causing a prolonged skin lesion.
If you were my patients I would recommend to do the following measures:
- keep his skin dry
- use betadine solution to disinfect his wounds
- apply creams with antibiotics locally
- try to stabilize his diabetes with diet and treatment.
- change his dress every day if needed, since your insurence doesn't cover nurse to do this any more you may lurn to do it by yourself.
Wish you and your husband health!
Dr. Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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