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Causes of Venous ulcer
Venous ulcer is caused primarily by chronic venous insufficiency , a condition in which the veins of the legs are unable to return blood efficiently to the heart. When venous pressure remains abnormally high…
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Symptoms of Venous ulcer
What are the symptoms of Venous ulcer? The most recognizable features are a slow-healing open sore, aching or heaviness in the affected leg, swelling around the ankle, changes in skin color and texture, and…
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What is Venous ulcer
A venous ulcer is a chronic open sore that develops in the skin, usually on the lower leg or around the ankle, because of impaired venous circulation. The condition arises when veins in the…
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FAQ about Pyogenic granuloma
This FAQ article explains what pyogenic granuloma is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options are commonly used. It also covers what people can expect over time, whether the growth…
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FAQ about Lipoma
This FAQ article explains the most common questions people have about lipoma, a usually harmless lump made of fat cells that develops under the skin. It covers what lipoma is, why it forms, how…
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Prevention of Lipoma
Lipoma is a benign tumor made of mature fat cells, usually forming a soft, slow-growing lump beneath the skin. In most cases, it does not arise from a single avoidable cause, which means that…
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Diagnosis of Lipoma
Lipoma is usually identified as a soft, slow-growing lump beneath the skin, and diagnosis is often straightforward when the lesion has the typical feel and appearance. A lipoma is a benign tumor made up…