Ulcers
Ulcer is a type of wound which consists of a break in the skin, exposing the underlying deep tissue. To differentiate ulcers from acute wounds, ulcers have underlying biological dysfunctions of the body leading to a break in the skin. Ulcers are seen in patients with diabetes, neuropathy, or vascular diseases. These diseases, and together with external forces can cause ulcers to occur. Open ulcers can put patients at increased risk of developing infection in the skin, deeper soft tissues, and bones. Signs and symptoms of infection may include drainage, warth, odor, redness, and pain.
Ulcers are treated with removing unhealthy tissue, and performing local wound care to assist with healing. To prevent ulcer formation, special shoes with paddings may be used. In the case of infection, antibiotics will be dispensed. In cases in which deeper infection of the soft tissue or bone is involved, surgical intervention will be required.
For more information regarding wounds in general, please refer to WOUNDS.
Ulcer is a type of wound which consists of a break in the skin, exposing the underlying deep tissue. To differentiate ulcers from acute wounds, ulcers have underlying biological dysfunctions of the body leading to a break in the skin. Ulcers are seen in patients with diabetes, neuropathy, or vascular diseases. These diseases, and together with external forces can cause ulcers to occur. Open ulcers can put patients at increased risk of developing infection in the skin, deeper soft tissues, and bones. Signs and symptoms of infection may include drainage, warth, odor, redness, and pain.
Ulcers are treated with removing unhealthy tissue, and performing local wound care to assist with healing. To prevent ulcer formation, special shoes with paddings may be used. In the case of infection, antibiotics will be dispensed. In cases in which deeper infection of the soft tissue or bone is involved, surgical intervention will be required.
For more information regarding wounds in general, please refer to WOUNDS.