Treatment & Prevention of Venous leg ulcer
Treatment
The most common treatment is a compression bandage or stocking. The
pressure should improve the blood circulation in your leg, boosting your body’s
ability to heal the sore.
- You’ll probably be told to
raise your leg for set lengths of time as well. This also helps
circulation. Doctors typically recommend a half-hour at a time, 3 or 4
times a day.
- If your ulcer is infected by
bacteria, you’ll probably be given antibiotics to
kill the infection. You might also be given a moist dressing to put over
the ulcer to help it heal more quickly.
- In some cases, your doctor
might recommend surgery to improve the circulation in your legs. This can
help your ulcer heal and could prevent similar problems later.
Most ulcers heal after 3 or
4 months of treatment. However, some can take longer, and some may
never clear up.
Prevention
There are a variety of ways
you can prevent venous skin ulcers through lifestyle
changes, diet or medication. You might:
- Quit smoking
- Lose weight
- Control chronic conditions such
as high blood pressure or diabetes
- Take aspirin to
prevent blood clots
- Reduce the amount of salt in
your diet
- Exercise regularly
- Wear compression stockings
- Keep your legs elevated when
you can
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