Ulcer: History

                                      Ulcer: History

1.       Duration

2.       Mode of onset

3.       Site

4.       Progress of the ulcer: change in size and shape

5.       Pain over the ulcer

·         Site of pain

·         Any radiation

·         Character of pain

·         Severity

6.       Discharge

·         Serous/purulent/hemorrhagic

7.       Associated disease:

·         Diabetes

·         Sickle cell anemia

·         Pulmonary tuberculosis

·         Varicose vein

·         Systemic malignancy/AIDS

8.       Past history of similar ulcer, tuberculosis

9.       Personal history: Smoking, Alcohol intake