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What is Venous ulcer
A venous ulcer is a chronic open sore that develops in the skin, usually on the lower leg or around the ankle, because of impaired venous circulation. The condition arises when veins in the leg are unable to return blood efficiently…
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Symptoms of Venous ulcer
What are the symptoms of Venous ulcer? The most recognizable features are a slow-healing open sore, aching or heaviness in the affected leg, swelling around the ankle, changes in skin color and texture, and irritation or itching around the wound. These…
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Causes of Venous ulcer
Venous ulcer is caused primarily by chronic venous insufficiency , a condition in which the veins of the legs are unable to return blood efficiently to the heart. When venous pressure remains abnormally high for long periods, fluid, inflammatory molecules, and…
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Treatment for Venous ulcer
Venous ulcer treatment uses a combination of compression therapy, wound care, management of venous reflux, and treatment of contributing medical problems. These approaches are designed to improve venous blood flow, reduce venous pressure in the lower legs, control inflammation in the…
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Diagnosis of Venous ulcer
A venous ulcer is a chronic skin wound that develops when impaired venous circulation leads to persistent pressure in the lower legs, leakage of fluid into surrounding tissues, and breakdown of the skin. It most often appears near the ankle, especially…
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Prevention of Venous ulcer
Venous ulcer is not usually a condition that can be prevented with complete certainty, because it develops from underlying venous disease that may be chronic and progressive. However, the risk can often be reduced substantially, and in some people progression can…
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FAQ about Venous ulcer
This FAQ article explains what venous ulcer is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and what treatments are commonly used. It also addresses long-term outlook, prevention, and a few less commonly asked questions. The goal is to give a clear,…