Non­healing Ulcer Causes

Ulcer

Question 1. Write a note on non­healing ulcers.

Answer. Non-healing ulcers are classified under the clinical classification of ulcers

“Signs Your Ulcer Is Not Healing Properly”

A non-healing ulcer is also known as a chronic ulcer, depending on the cause of the ulcer.

• The chronic ulcer does not tend to heal by itself.
• The bases of the ulcer are indurated (hard).
• The floor of the ulcer contains unhealthy granulation tissue and slough.
• Here, edges depend on the cause, i.e.,. punched out, undermined, rolled out, and beaded.
• Regional draining lymph nodes may be enlarged but non-tender.

Non­healing Ulcer Causes of Chronic or Non-healing Ulcer

Non­healing Ulcer Local Causes

• Recurrent infection
• Trauma, presence of foreign body or sequestrum
• Absence of rest and immobilization
• Poor blood supply, hypoxia
• Edema of the part
• Loss of sensation
• Periostitis or osteomyelitis of the underlying bone
• Fibrosis of the surrounding soft tissues
• Lymphatic diseases

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“Tips To Prevent Non-Healing Ulcers In High-Risk Patients”

Non­healing Ulcer General/Specific Causes

• Anemia, hypoproteinemia
• Vitamin deficiencies
• Tuberculosis, leprosy
• Diabetes mellitus, hypertension
• Chronic liver or kidney diseases
• Steroid therapy locally or systemically
• Cytotoxic chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• Malignancy

“Understanding The Causes Of Non-Healing Ulcers“

For example

• Diabetic ulcer
• Malignant ulcer
• Carcinomatous ulcer
• Ulcer of squamous cell carcinoma
• Rodent ulcer.