ARE THERE ANY COMPLEXITIES IN VENOUS LEG ULCERS? IN INDIA

Venous leg ulcers are a type of chronic wound that is difficult to treat with traditional medical approaches and takes a longer time to heal. On top of that, if they don’t get treated on time, they can present a few complications that even worsen the situation. For example, healing time can be prolonged, or pain can increase. Sometimes people misunderstand a venous leg wound as a diabetic foot ulcer due to its occurrence in the leg. But they are different. Let’s first know what they are exactly. What Is Venous Ulceration? A venous leg ulcer occurs when the veins in the legs are unable to send a sufficient amount of oxygen-nutritious rich blood to the legs and back to the heart. This mostly happens in people who are bedridden or spend a lot of time sitting in a chair. For example, handicapped or persons with walking issues, etc. This leads to poor blood circulation, puts pressure on the veins, and leads to blood pooling in the legs. Due to this, a small & open wound may occur on the surface of the skin, known as venous ulceration. The symptoms include pain, itching & swelling in the affected area. To clear the dilemma and prevent future complexities, contacting a venous ulcer specialist is necessary.