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Ulcer, Venous
Medical Questions » Ulcer, Venous
| Name: Ulcer, Venous |
| Also known as: Varicose Ulcer |
| Occur on the shin and ankle in middle-aged and elderly due to a poor return of blood from the ankles and feet to the heart. The ankles may be swollen, and the skin may be thin and discolored by eczema. Women are affected far more often than men. |
Causes of Ulcer, Venous
A slight injurs7 to a leg affected by varicose veins may cause an ulcer, and because of the high pressure from the swollen veins in the area, the poor quality of the skin, and the poor blood supply, healing may be very slow. Aggravated by diabetes. |
Symptoms of Ulcer, Venous
Persistent ulcer on the lower leg and ankle associated with varicose veins. |
Tests for Ulcer, Venous
Diabetes and other significant generalized diseases need to be excluded. |
Treatment for Ulcer, Venous
Prolonged elevation of the leg to reduce the pressure in the veins, wearing compression bandages or stockings when walking, avoiding standing still for prolonged periods, and careful dressing of the ulcer with antiseptics and specialized pads or powders. In persistent cases, surgery to the swollen veins to relieve the pressure may be necessary before healing can occur.
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Complications of Ulcer, Venous of its treatment
Secondary bacterial infection of the ulcer. |
Likely Outcome of Ulcer, Venous
Often very slow recovery, but most heal with persistence. |
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