Venous leg ulcer, Lubbock



Venous leg ulcer, Lubbock is open, often painful, sores in the skin that take more than 2 weeks to heal. They usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle.
If you have a venous leg ulcer, you may also have:
  • swollen ankles
  • discolouration and darkening of the skin around the ulcer
  • hardened skin around the ulcer, which may make your leg feel hard
  • a heavy feeling in your legs
  • aching or swelling in your legs
  • red, flaky, scaly and itchy skin on your legs 
  • swollen and enlarged veins on your legs 
  • an unpleasant and foul-smelling discharge from the ulcer

Signs of an infection

A venous leg ulcer can be susceptible to bacterial infection.
Symptoms of an infected leg ulcer can include:
  • worsening pain
  • a green or unpleasant discharge coming from the ulcer
  • redness and swelling of the skin around the ulcer
  • a high temperature (fever)
  • an unpleasant smell coming from the ulcer


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