Venous leg ulcer, Lubbock


A leg ulcer, Lubbock is a long-lasting (chronic) sore that takes more than 2 weeks to heal. They usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle.
The symptoms of a venous leg ulcer, Lubbock include pain, itching and swelling in the affected leg.
There may also be discoloured or hardened skin around the ulcer, Lubbock, and the sore may produce a foul-smelling discharge.
See your GP if you think you have a leg ulcer, Lubbock, as it'll need specialist treatment to help it heal.
Your GP will examine your leg and may carry out additional tests to rule out other conditions.
Who's affected
Venous leg ulcer, Lubbocks are estimated to affect around 1 in 500 people in the UK, although they become much more common with age.
It's estimated around 1 in 50 people over the age of 80 has one.
You're more at risk of developing one if you previously had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or find it difficult to walk because of a problem such as:
You're also more at risk if you recently had an operation on your leg, such as a hip replacement or knee replacement.
People with swollen and enlarged veins (varicose veins) also have a higher risk of developing venous leg ulcer, Lubbocks.


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