Continuing our series dispelling some common myths about conditions managed by nurses in primary care, Dr Peter ...

The primary goals of therapy for RAU are relief of pain, reduction of ulcer duration, and restoration of normal oral function. Secondary goals include reduction in the frequency and severity of ...

Many people experience pain ... ulcers, and serious skin infections. Wearing compression stockings (specially made, ...

Persoon A, Heinen MM, van der Vleuten CJ, de Rooij MJ, van de Kerkhof PC, van Achterberg T: Leg ulcers ... et al.: Venous ulcer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of recurrences.

Your feet can reveal essential health clues, from circulation issues to signs of systemic conditions. Paying attention can ...

If you have varicose veins or have had a leg injury, you might be at higher risk. Symptoms: Pain, swelling, itchy skin, hard or discoloured skin around the ulcer. Treatment: Regular cleaning ...

But the study, published in The Lancet today (6 December), also found that not everyone liked to wear the stockings with more people changing from this to another treatment compared with those in the ...

And growing recognition about the health implications of the organism has put more emphasis on the need for effective treatment ... milk to relieve the pain of ulcers when they discovered that ...

Aging, obesity, and prolonged standing can also cause leg veins to balloon. If you had a mother or grandmother treated for varicose veins and thought the treatment sounded worse than the disease ...

High cholesterol is a silent condition that can lead to serious health complications, but there are certain signs that can ...

Gas, indigestion, and stomach viruses are common causes of upper stomach pain. This symptom can also indicate appendicitis, bowel obstruction, or peptic ulcers in severe cases. The abdomen ...

A person with leg pain has pain or discomfort in the bones ... anal fissures, and ulcers. Treatment for rectal bleeding may include treatment for constipation, dietary changes, weight loss ...