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Synchrony Medical Group is an orthopedic and spine practice on West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, treating patients 17 and older. Clinicians Rick Ramos, MD — anesthesiologist Zeshan Hyder, DO...
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A chronic wound is a sore or break in the skin that does not heal the way it should. Most cuts and scrapes close up within a few weeks. When a wound stays open for a month or more, doctors call it chronic. Diabetic ulcers are a common type. They often form on the feet of people who have diabetes, where poor blood flow and nerve changes make healing slow and difficult.
A chronic wound may look red, swollen, or moist, and it may drain fluid or have a bad smell. Some people feel pain, while others feel very little because of nerve damage. Common causes include diabetes, poor circulation, pressure from lying or sitting in one spot for a long time, and swelling in the legs. High blood sugar, smoking, and infection can all slow healing even more.
Synchrony Medical Group is an orthopedic and spine practice on West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, treating patients 17 and older. Clinicians Rick Ramos, MD — anesthesiologist Zeshan Hyder, DO...
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