2006-10-22 08:48:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
What would be the worse case scenario?
2006-10-22 08:54:56 · update #1
Thank-you all for answering.
I needed to prove a point to a young man in my care who was refusing his medication.
He's taken it now.
2006-10-22 09:24:56 · update #2
It depends how it occurred; how long you have had it; what it looks like i.e - any signs of infection? amount and type of ooze (blood/pus/haemoserous), associated pain; your current health state and overall knowledge of wound healing. I would recommend having GP checking it out. He will refer you to the correct resources to manage this ulcer. Remember, left untreated - it may deteriorate - leaving you with a painful messy leg or worse. Early management of the ulcer will promote healing. If you are dependent on District nurses calling to dress your leg ulcer - ensure you have suitable hand washing/drying facilities to help reduce the risk of further problems developing. Don't leave this untreated. Good luck.
2006-10-22 09:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would keep getting worse and theres a chance that gangrene could get into it and u would need to leg amputated have fun with the big smelly seeping ulcer
2006-10-22 08:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
septic conditions... septiceamia
later may turn to Gangrene, a condition may lead to chop off the entire part to save life. better go to skin specialist and get treated. Avoid risk.
2006-10-22 09:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by gurdip_homeo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worst case scenario???
Blood poisoning followed by having your leg amputated.
Best get it looked at by a doctor.
2006-10-22 08:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is not treated it could turn gangrenous. You would then risk having to have the leg amputated.
2006-10-22 08:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by debbie t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your health, age, mobility etc. Medical advice from a professional should be sought.
2006-10-22 08:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by l0bster_quadrille 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The leg would probably have to get amputated.
2006-10-22 11:52:37 · answer #7 · answered by Andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ulcer would deepen and become septic
2006-10-22 11:26:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
on a normal person it would heal, prob with some scarring.
2006-10-22 08:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gangrene
septacemia
death
2006-10-23 04:03:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋