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What Causes Cut And Bleeding In The Leg?

My husband has MS and I have just noticed in the crease of his right leg there is what appears to be a cut or hole which is bleeding slightly. He was having irritation in that area from wearing diapers daily so for a few weeks I have kept him out of them and only in pads. It does not appear to bleed unless I am cleaning it. He is wheelchair bound and has been for 2 years with very limited movement of his legs.
Fri, 15 Jul 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at myclinic.tHESE CUTS ARE DUE TO GENERALLY DIAPER RASHES OR TIGHT DIAPERS THAT CAUSE THE SURROUNDING SKIN TO GET BRUISED. aS THE SKIN IN THESE AGES IS VERY SOFT N THIN,LONG TIME WEARING OF DIAPERS CAUSES THE SUPERFICIAL LAYERS OF SKIN TO GET DAMAGED.
DURING CLEANING,AGAIN,WHEN U WIPE IT,ANOTHER LAYER OF RAW SURFACE GETS REMOVED RESULTING IN BLEEDING.

I SUGGEST U TRY CHANGING THE DIAPER BRAND U USE, TRY USING SOFT DIAPERS.
AVOID USING DIAPERS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
WHEN U REMOVE A DIAPER,ONLY MOP THE REGION,DONT SSCRAPE OR WIPE IT.
APPLY COOL CREAMS OVER TRHE CUTS TO LET THEM HEAL.
Nothing to worry about..     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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What Causes Cut And Bleeding In The Leg?

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. I generally see many cases like this at myclinic.tHESE CUTS ARE DUE TO GENERALLY DIAPER RASHES OR TIGHT DIAPERS THAT CAUSE THE SURROUNDING SKIN TO GET BRUISED. aS THE SKIN IN THESE AGES IS VERY SOFT N THIN,LONG TIME WEARING OF DIAPERS CAUSES THE SUPERFICIAL LAYERS OF SKIN TO GET DAMAGED. DURING CLEANING,AGAIN,WHEN U WIPE IT,ANOTHER LAYER OF RAW SURFACE GETS REMOVED RESULTING IN BLEEDING. I SUGGEST U TRY CHANGING THE DIAPER BRAND U USE, TRY USING SOFT DIAPERS. AVOID USING DIAPERS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. WHEN U REMOVE A DIAPER,ONLY MOP THE REGION,DONT SSCRAPE OR WIPE IT. APPLY COOL CREAMS OVER TRHE CUTS TO LET THEM HEAL. Nothing to worry about.. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.