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03/09/09 04:30 AM

"I have a leaking leg ulcer. Has any one had this and how can I stop it from weeping so much?"
Asked By: ealbert41  
Category: Men's Issues

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diabetic 9 tears and have a mostly healed venous stacus ulcer and in the last few day has begun to weep excessively.

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03/10/09 10:04 PM

If your ulcer appeared to be healing and is now draining, you need to see your physician as soon as possible. It could mean you have developed an infection and this needs to be treated immediately. Poorly controlled blood sugars inhibit wound healing and make infections harder to control. Infections can cause blood sugars to increase and may require additional blood sugar medication in the process. If you have had the ulcer for an extended time - you may need a referral to a wound care center. Please see your physician without delay.
Answered By: Beth McKinzie
Accreditations: RN, BSN, CDE
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