Leg ulcers: Ulcers or sores on the legs. See free access online books about Leg ulcers below. See detailed information below for a list of 85 causes of Leg ulcers, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Leg ulcers.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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The list of organs typically affected by Leg ulcers may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Leg ulcers mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Leg ulcers. Of the 85 causes of Leg ulcers that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Leg ulcers' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Leg ulcers' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Leg ulcers based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Leg ulcers, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Medical Conditions associated with Leg ulcers:
Leg symptoms (1696 causes), Limb symptoms (1215 causes)
Symptoms related to Leg ulcers:
Leg pain (92 causes), Skin ulcers, Skin rash (930 causes), Leg rash (7 causes), Leg symptoms (1696 causes), Venous insufficiency, Varicose veins (50 causes), Blood clot (294 causes), Arterial insufficiency, Arteriosclerosis (3 causes), High blood pressure (255 causes), Metabolic disease (1 cause), Diabetes (183 causes), Gout
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