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Leg ulcer - venous - Management
How do I manage pain associated with a venous leg ulcer?
- Determine the duration, nature, and severity of the pain to exclude an additional cause. Worsening pain may indicate poor ulcer healing, arterial disease, diabetic neuropathy, or cellulitis.
- Advise the person that leg elevation will help with the pain associated with oedema.
- Prescribe paracetamol or a combination of paracetamol and codeine phosphate according to the severity of pain and the person's response to treatment. Do not routinely prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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