Investigations Some of the investigations done for ulcer are: * Study of discharging fluid: Culture and sensitivity * Edge biopsy: Edge contains multiplying cells * Radiograph of affected area to look for periostitis or osteomyelitis * Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of lymph node * Chest X-ray and Mantoux test in suspected tuberculous ulcer Treatment Skin ulcers may take a very long time to heal. Treatment is typically to avoid the ulcer getting infected, remove any excess discharge, maintain a moist wound environment, control the edema, and ease pain caused by nerve and tissue damage. Topical antibiotics are normally used to prevent the ulcer getting infected, and the wound or ulcer is usually kept clear of dead tissue through surgical debridement. Commonly, as a part of the treatment, patients are advised to change their lifestyle if possible and to change their diet. Improving the circulation is important in treating skin ulcers, and patients are consequently usually recommended to exercise, stop smoking, and lose weight. In recent years, advances have been made in accelerating healing of chronic wounds and ulcers. Chronic wounds produce fewer growth hormones than necessary for healing tissue, and healing may be accelerated by replacing or stimulating growth factors while controlling the formation of other substances that work against them. Leg ulcers can be prevented by using compression stockings to prevent blood pooling and back flow. It is likely that a person who has had a skin ulcer will have it again; use of compression stockings every day for at least 5 years after the skin ulcer has healed may help to prevent recurrence. There is limited evidence that negative pressure wound therapy may be effective in reducing the time to healing of leg ulcers.
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