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Venous stasis ulcers<\/h2>\n

Chronic venous insufficiency produces blood stagnation within the veins, which produces a significant increase in the pressure that they exert on fat and skin. Constant hypertension damages the tissues causing skin thinning, hardening, and hyperpigmentation. All of the above causes a loss of skin continuity known as an ulcer.<\/p>\n

Risk factors for venous ulcers<\/h2>\n

Ulcers are wounds that can be caused by various diseases, venous stasis (venous insufficiency) being the most common cause.<\/p>\n

The risk factors for suffering a venous ulcer are the same as for venous insufficiency: old age, sedentary lifestyle, extended periods standing, heredity, female sex, pregnancy, obesity, and a history of venous thrombosis.<\/p>\n

Venous ulcers causes and symptoms<\/h2>\n

Patients suffering from this disease have a poor quality of life due to the symptoms caused by ulcers. Patients usually see their self-esteem affected due to physical limitations and changes in appearance.<\/p>\n

Venous ulcers occur mainly on the inside of the legs and ankles. Ulcers are generally superficial with irregular edges, with a background of friable tissue and yellowish discharge.<\/p>\n

They may be infected with purulent discharge and a foul odor.<\/p>\n

The pain can be mild to moderate.<\/p>\n

Arterial pulses are normal unless there is an arterial disease.<\/p>\n

Other symptoms are telangiectasias, varicose veins, swelling, brown and\/or reddish coloration of the skin, desquamation, and lipodermatosclerosis (thin, stiff, and shiny skin, without fat below it).
\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”100790″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”100792″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Venous ulcers are mainly diagnosed on physical examination. When the diagnosis is uncertain or when surgery is planned, a venous Doppler ultrasound is performed, in which reflux or obstruction in the superficial, deep, or perforating veins can be identified.<\/p>\n

The treatment of venous ulcers is complex and in most cases long.<\/p>\n

It consists of changes in venous hygiene habits, oral or local medications directed at the ulcer, compression therapy with bandages and dressings, sclerotherapy, and surgery.<\/p>\n

Venous hygiene habits consist of leg elevation, exercise, and skincare.<\/p>\n

Compression therapy consists of the use of bandages, socks, or compression systems that improve blood flow towards the heart. This type of therapy is the mainstay of ulcer management.<\/p>\n

Local medications such as antibiotics, skin regenerators, healing, etc., are useful in managing ulcers. Many times it is necessary to perform an ulcer debridement to remove dead and\/or infected tissue that prevents healing.<\/p>\n

Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove stasis or venous reflux to the legs.<\/p>\n

At ABC Medical Center\u2019s Cardiovascular Center<\/a>, we can provide you with specialized care. Contact us!<\/p>\n

Fuente:<\/strong>
\nDr. Claudio Alberto Ram\u00edrez Cerda<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery specialist at ABC Medical Center.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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