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Question

doctor this peripheral vascular disease caused an ulcer to the leg
can you tell me more

Answer 1

Peripheral vascular disease is so called to distinguish it from cerebro-vascular disease, affecting the blood vessels of the brain, and cardio-vascular disease, affecting the blood vessels of the heart. It refers to disease affecting the peripheral vessels, which is pretty much the rest. It mainly involves the vessels of the lower limbs however.

The 'vascular disease' itself is really the same condition, wherever it occurs, though the site determines the symptoms. In each case cholesterol has deposited inside the artery causing it to narrow. The blood flow is reduced, and this causes problems, especially in times of extra demand. It also increases the risk of total blockage.

If it is affecting the heart, when extra demand cannot be met, for example during excercise, the heart doesn't get enough blood and therefore enough oxygen and angina results, chest pain. If the vessel blocks you have a heart attack.

If it is affecting the brain areas of brain become gradually damaged by lack of blood/oxygen. It it blocks a stroke results.

If it affects the legs, on exertion the muscles don't get enough blood/oxygen and there is muscle pain in the legs, it is called claudication. If vessels block here gangrene may result.

Generally patients with vascular disease in one area which causes symptoms, also have some disease in all the other areas.

Vascular disease and vascular leg ulcers are most common in 2 patients groups, smokers and diabetics, this is one of the reasons why diabetics who smoke are a medical disaster.

If you smoke STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you are diabetic try, with your doctors help to get your disease under control.

Answer 2

An ulcer to the leg is a open sore usually on the lower part of a leg (maybe you already knew that) the symptoms maybe

affected areas of skin start to become red and tender

painful areas become purple

More than 9 in 10 of leg ulcers are caused by poor blood which flow through the veins therefore they often occur in people with varicose veins.Your doctor might recommend Doppler ultrasound scanning to assess blood flow in the affected leg.Make sure you keep the ulcer properly bandaged to prevent infection, reduce swelling, and improve blood circulation. People who are limited mobility or bedridden are at risk.Be sure to have your skin checked regularly for signs of redness and tenderness. so thats all I know about leg ulcers hope this helps!!!

Answer 3

Go with Dr. Frank on this one. You are probably referring to what is known as a stasis ulcer. Healing is slow with these. There are different ways to treat a stasis ulcer and the specific treatment regimen is decided by the treating physician.

Answer 4

you can't get proper diagnosis and/or treatment through the internet , your best bet is to go to a dr and in your case a vascular surgeon .
good luck!