how deep is a stage II pressure ulcer?
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Partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis, dermis, or both. The ulcer is superficial and presents clinically as an abrasion, blister, or shallow crater.
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Advil, Alleve and all other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that reduce pain can lead to ulcers when taken long term.  \n\nAlways consult with your doctor when taking medicine for prolonged periods of time.
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It usually is found in the legs and it basically just swelling. A lot of diabetics tend to get it. Keep the area well overed as ulcers may lead to infection and/or amputation. Hope everything is ok
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Bleeding ulcers or acid reflux.
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It hurts really bad for about 2 seconds,then it is just moderately sore for a couple of weeks.
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2nd Degree burn:\n\nA second-degree burn injures the top layers of skin, called the epidermis, and extends down to the deeper layers of skin, called the dermis.\n\nSkin with a second-degree burn is extremely red and blistered, and may look wet because of fluid loss. Second degree burns are very painful, and the victim’s pulse rate usually increases in response to the pain. Small second-degree burns usually heal without scarring. Larger second-degree burns can cause the victim to go into shock. Shock occurs when loss of fluids causes the blood pressure to become so low that not enough blood reaches the brain and other major organs.\n\n\n3rd Degree burn:\n\nA third-degree burn is the most serious because it destroys all the layers of the skin.\n\nSkin with a third-degree burn may appear white or black and leathery on the surface. Because the nerve endings in the skin are destroyed, the burned area may not be painful, but the area around the burn may be extremely painful. Pain causes the breathing rate and pulse to increase. Some areas of the burn may appear bright red, or may blister. Third-degree burns can also damage fat, muscle, and bone.\n\nChildren and the elderly are more likely to experience complications from burns.
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spoecialize in stomach...like ulcer
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Stage 1, stage 2, stage 3
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It sounds like an ulcer, but should have shown up with the ultrasound. Hmmm... I would contact my doctor again. I spent 4 days in the hospital last year with pains like yours, turned out to be a hiatal hernia. Good luck!
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If you weren't treated by a physician when it happened now would be a good time. If you were treated but the wound has become infected you should place a call to your doctor. With a cut that deep he may order antibiotics. You could be putting yourself at risk of a deep tissue infection like cellulitis. Nothing to fool around with. If your doctor is not available I'd suggest an urgent care clinic or the emergency room.
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did your doctors explain to you what the pain was being caused by? It is generally due to an increase in pressure within the compartment of muscles on the anterior aspect of the lower leg. There is not a lot of give in the sheaths holding the muscles together so an exercise level you are not used to, or even a new exercise may cause swelling in the anterior muscles, increasing the pressure.\n\nIn some extreme cases, surgery is required to remove the pressure as blood vessels and nerves to the area can become damaged, a side effect of which is necrotic tissue (tissue that has died due to a lack of oxygen). Your doctors should have already addressed this with you, but if not and your pain continues, bring it up with them. As if the inflammation continues, you could get septicemia which is deadly.\n\nYou could try an ice pack after doing your stretches to decrease the swelling, or elevating your legs above heart level. I would also talk to your specialist and tell them of your concerns. It may be they might have to manipulate the stretches for you, or the stretches may not be right for the current stage in recovery you are in.\n\nDuring the day, anti-inflammatory drugs may also help. Check before taking these though if you are a competitive athlete as some may be on the banned list!\n\nKeep in mind, this may all be a normal part of the healing process as you are working already inflamed muscles.!.\n\nGood Luck!
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you probably have 'gerd'.  stomach acid like yours can cause ulcers in your esophogus.  prevacid is best prescription.  maybe you need an endoscopy.  according to another q:  i am believing you have been under some unbearable stress at home.  i've beem treated for 'gerd' and ulcers in my esophogus for years!  \n\nI ALSO ANSWERED 'CAN GOD CONTROL YOUR LIFE'?  i also turned in that guy who is trying to knock the props from under you.  you see, GOD sends help just when you need it most!  WHY?  BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU AND IS REACHING OUT TO HELP YOU IN HIS WORD!
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From your report of what the orthopedic doctor said...\n\nYour swelling is likely due to venous stasis. This means that the "mini pumps" (actually valves) aren't working and were damaged by the injury. If this the case, it does NOT increase your risk of DVT.\nAny clots that form in your visible veins are SUPERFICIAL, not DEEP. Big difference.\n\nGo see a vascular surgeon. He/she will look at the veins in the leg (often with ultrasound) to see if the valves are working. If not, then there MAY be a surgical procedure to help you out. At least then you'll have seen an expert in veins.
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the p is partial pressure. if the po2 is 65 depending on the patient that is on the low side. the pco2 means the patint is breathing a little fast, but not a bad pco2... i wouldn't extubate unless i knew the rest of the blood gas was ok? if the ph was 7.35-7.5 i would....  if the patient looked okay.... pulled good volumes on the vent
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It's not really bad, actually the normal range is:\n100/60 - 140/90, so it's just your bottom number (dyastolic) that's high on this reading and I imagine if you were to check it again it would probablly go down. You would tend to be more concerned if during a 2 week period it stayed at this level most of the time.
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According to most studies: 5 to 6 inches
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Could be a couple of things.  I would see a doctor.  First have you done any heavy lifting or weird stretching, if so it could be your intercostal muscles.  These are muscles that help you breather.  Very, very painful if torn.  You could also have an ulcer that is bleeding.  This will give off the same pain.  Again it could be a lot of different things.  I would see a doctor, even if the pain goes away.