So you have noticed that you have an area on your ankle that is discolored, feels swollen and the skin is irritated. If you see a cluster of red and blue little veins, then you most likely have a venous ulcer on your leg. A venous ulcer is the result of venous insufficiency in which […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...If you notice a dark red patch of itchy skin on your leg and your doctor has ruled out a skin condition, you may have a venous skin ulcer. These wounds are found above the ankle, but below the calf and can be painful. They are caused by venous insufficiency in which your veins are […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Venous ulcers are chronic sores that appear on the lower leg, just above the ankle. These sores can be caused by venous insufficiency. Since the valve in the vein doesn’t close properly, blood can pool under the skin. The blood from leaking veins harden under the skin and an ulcer is the result. Other causes […]
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