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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Intermedia => Topic started by: jatin on July 20, 2019, 04:22:53 AM

Title: Leg ulcers and vein porforation
Post by: jatin on July 20, 2019, 04:22:53 AM

Hello all has any one faced leg ulcers and vein porforation .
I am on hyrodoxurea .
HB around 10 gram .
Ferrtin around 750
Pls advise

Title: Re: Leg ulcers and vein porforation
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 27, 2019, 07:35:21 PM

You are already on the typical therapy to reduce the ulcers. Hydroxyurea and keeping the Hb higher are the main treatments. Wearing compression bandages or socks and elevation of the feet for a couple hours per day (during sleeping is the best way to find a couple hours) can also help. Vasodilators that help open the blood vessels, such as L-carnitine may also have some value, and since L-carnitine is one of the supplements routinely advised for thals, it's a smart move to take it daily.