Leg ulcers are unhealed sores or open wounds on the legs.
Why do leg ulcers develop?
These are mainly due to
Venous insufficiency (that is badly functioning veins)
Arterial insufficiency (blocked arteries)
Peripheral neuropathy (impaired sensation, most commonly seen in diabetes)
Treatment Of Ulcers Due To Problem Veins
Venous ulcers usually improve rapidly with compression bandaging treatment. This is applied by a specialist nurse and improves the blood flow through the tissues to promote healing of the ulcer. After the ulcer has healed, the compression bandaging is replaced with an elastic compression stocking which works during the daytime.
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