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.
- 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
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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