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Is Stasis Ulcer Curable?

Hi, is stasis ulcer curable? If so, how long will it take the wound to be healed? And what s are the causes of the stasis ulcer. If the wounds didn t heal what are the possible thing that will happen to the patient? Thank you & hoping for your answer. Thank you so much!
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hi,

A stasis ulcer is a breakdown of the skin (ulcer) caused by fluid build-up in the skin from poor vein function (venous insufficiency). the aim of treatment is to avoid the factors that have caused the ulcer in this case venous insufficiency. Venous leg ulcers, in the absence of arterial disease, are treated usually with exercise, elevation at rest, and compression. Compression must not be used if there is significant arterial disease, as it will aggravate an inadequate blood supply.cleaning the wound treating tissue infection. If there is infection, accelerate wound healing with ointments that regenerate the skin surgery may be considered if the ulcer fails to heal with this measures, especially if it is very large or painful.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ardiana Sinani
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Is Stasis Ulcer Curable?

Hi, A stasis ulcer is a breakdown of the skin (ulcer) caused by fluid build-up in the skin from poor vein function (venous insufficiency). the aim of treatment is to avoid the factors that have caused the ulcer in this case venous insufficiency. Venous leg ulcers, in the absence of arterial disease, are treated usually with exercise, elevation at rest, and compression. Compression must not be used if there is significant arterial disease, as it will aggravate an inadequate blood supply.cleaning the wound treating tissue infection. If there is infection, accelerate wound healing with ointments that regenerate the skin surgery may be considered if the ulcer fails to heal with this measures, especially if it is very large or painful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ardiana Sinani