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
Venous
Leg Ulcers Are Treated
Most
venous leg ulcers heal within 3 to
4 months if they're treated by a healthcare professional trained in
compression therapy for leg ulcers. However, some ulcers may take longer to
heal, and a very small number never heal.
Treatment
usually involves:
·
cleaning and dressing the wound
·
using compression, such as bandages or stockings, to improve the
flow of blood in the legs
Antibiotics may
also be used if the ulcer becomes infected, but they don't help ulcers to heal.
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