WHAT TREATMENT WILL I RECEIVE?
The treatment you receive will depend on how bad your circulation is.
Typically we will:
- Take a full history from you
- Assess the circulation in your legs by completing a Doppler examination which we can do in clinic
- If necessary, undertake a scan (duplex examination) of your leg that is undertaken in an X ray Department
- If you are experiencing pain we will be able to prescribe pain killing medication.
Treating arterial ulcers involves treating the underlying arterial disease, which may involve consultation with a surgeon who specialises in improving your blood supply.
Your wound will be dressed with the appropriate dressing, in order to minimise pain and prevent infection.