Suncoast Vein & Vascular Clinic
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Venous Ulcers
What are Ulcers?
Ulcers are wounds or open sores that will not heal or keep returning.
What are the symptoms of ulcers?
Ulcers may or may not be painful. The patient generally has a swollen leg and may feel burning or itching. There may also be a rash, redness, brown discoloration or dry, scaly skin.
Venous Stasis ulcers (Leg Ulcers)
Venous ulcers are located below the knee and are primarily found on the inner part of the leg, just above the ankle.
The base of a venous ulcer is usually red. It may also be covered with yellow fibrous tissue or there may be a green or yellow discharge if the ulcer is infected. Fluid drainage can be significant with this type of ulcer.
The borders of a venous ulcer are usually irregularly shaped and the surrounding skin is often discolored and swollen. It may even feel warm or hot. The skin may appear shiny and tight, depending on the amount of edema (swelling). The skin may also have brown or purple discoloration, known as stasis skin changes.
Venous Stasis Ulcers are common in patients who have a history of leg swelling, long standing varicose veins, or a history of blood clots in either the superficial or the deep veins of the legs.
Ulcers may affect one or both legs.
Ulcers are wounds or open sores that will not heal or keep returning.
What are the symptoms of ulcers?
Ulcers may or may not be painful. The patient generally has a swollen leg and may feel burning or itching. There may also be a rash, redness, brown discoloration or dry, scaly skin.
Venous Stasis ulcers (Leg Ulcers)
Venous ulcers are located below the knee and are primarily found on the inner part of the leg, just above the ankle.
The base of a venous ulcer is usually red. It may also be covered with yellow fibrous tissue or there may be a green or yellow discharge if the ulcer is infected. Fluid drainage can be significant with this type of ulcer.
The borders of a venous ulcer are usually irregularly shaped and the surrounding skin is often discolored and swollen. It may even feel warm or hot. The skin may appear shiny and tight, depending on the amount of edema (swelling). The skin may also have brown or purple discoloration, known as stasis skin changes.
Venous Stasis Ulcers are common in patients who have a history of leg swelling, long standing varicose veins, or a history of blood clots in either the superficial or the deep veins of the legs.
Ulcers may affect one or both legs.
Venous ulcers affect 500,000 to 600,000 people in the United States every year and account for 80 to 90% of all leg ulcers.
Dr. Singireddy treats Venous Leg Ulcers with a combination of EVLT and/or Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy along with graduated compression stockings
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