What is a leg ulcer?
腿部溃疡是指腿部或脚踝上的伤口。伤口通常由受损静脉或功能不良的静脉引起，还可能因血栓、受伤或肥胖而引发。在血液循环差的老年人中更为常见。
Symptoms of leg ulcers are a rash that develops into a wound, as well as leg swelling and aching. Leg ulcers can be treated, and your GPGeneral Practitioner will recommend the most suitable treatment approach.
What will my GP do now if I have a leg ulcer?
家庭医生将诊断腿部溃疡的类型，以便可以治疗。
家庭医生还将：
- 确定你这种类型的腿部溃疡的根本原因
- 讨论任何可能影响愈合的因素或风险
- 为你提供建议，促进愈合并预防感染，包括护肤品和营养贴示
- 与你讨论有助于改善血液循环的适当运动
- 讨论药物和止痛
家庭医生将转介你去做一个简单的测试，称为踝肱血压指数测试。该测试有助于排除动脉疾病，即一种血液循环不良，以便你可以了解压力疗法是否对你来说是一个安全的选择。某些血源循环差的人不应该穿着压力袜。
如果你有动脉腿部溃疡，你可能需要看专科医生。手术和步行计划可能会帮助治疗动脉腿部溃疡。
If your leg ulcer is found to be a complication of your diabetesDiabetes is a life-long metabolic disease where the body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use the insulin it makes. This causes high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can cause damage to various organs over time if not properly managed, also known as a diabetic neuropathic wound, you may need to see a specialist for treatment. Treatment involves air walkers and specially made shoes.
淋巴腿部溃疡可以通过按摩、运动、压力疗法和止痛来加以治疗。
What will my GP do in the future for my leg ulcer?
家庭医生将继续监测你的腿部溃疡，并检查是否愈合良好。如果你的溃疡发生感染，你可能需要专科医生转诊。如果腿溃疡愈合不佳，家庭医生可能会进行更多的测试，以排除任何潜在的因素。如果你在家里需要支持或帮助，家庭医生可以将你转诊到社区伤口支持服务。
家庭医生将为你提供策略，以防止出现另一个腿部溃疡。
