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Leg ulcers due to varicose veins – venous leg ulcers (open leg)

A venous leg ulcer, often colloquially referred to as an open leg, is a chronic skin ulcer on the lower leg, usually resulting from chronic venous insufficiency and pronounced varicose veins.

If the venous valves in the legs no longer close sufficiently, blood cannot be effectively returned to the heart. This leads to increased pressure in the venous system. This persistently elevated venous pressure can progressively damage the skin and subcutaneous tissue, ultimately leading to the development of a chronic ulcer.

How do skin ulcers develop from varicose veins?

In healthy leg veins, venous valves ensure that blood is transported towards the heart.

In varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency, these valves sometimes no longer close adequately. Blood accumulates in the legs.

This can lead to:

• chronic leg swelling

• increased pressure in the veins

• fluid retention in the tissue

• chronic inflammatory reactions

• skin changes

• worsening of oxygen and nutrient supply to the tissue

In advanced stages, even a minor injury can be enough to create a wound that is difficult to heal.

Typical Location

Venous skin ulcers are particularly common on the lower leg in the area of the inner ankle.

However, with progressing disease, they can extend over larger areas of the lower leg.

Typical Symptoms and Skin Changes

Even before the development of an open ulcer, signs of chronic venous insufficiency may be present.

These include:

• visible varicose veins

• heavy or tired legs

• swelling, especially in the ankle area

• feeling of tension

• itching

• brownish skin discoloration

• dry or inflamed skin

• hardening of skin and subcutaneous tissue

• slow-healing small injuries

In the case of an existing ulcer, additional symptoms may include:

• open, sometimes large-area wounds

• weeping wound surfaces

• wound exudate

• pain

• sensitive wound edges

• skin inflammation in the surrounding area

• pus or unpleasant odor in case of additional infection

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

The venous ulcer is often the advanced stage of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

In addition to varicose veins, previous deep vein thromboses and resulting damage to the venous valves can also cause chronic venous outflow obstruction.

Diagnosis

Before treating a leg ulcer, it must be clarified whether a venous cause is actually present.

Diagnostics may include:

• examination of the legs and the wound

• assessment of varicose veins and edema

• duplex or Doppler sonography of the veins

• examination of arterial blood flow

• Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) if relevant

• if necessary, microbiological examination in case of suspected infection

• if necessary, tissue sample for unusual or non-healing wounds

Examination of arterial blood flow is particularly important because, in addition to purely venous ulcers, arterial or mixed arterial-venous ulcers can also occur.

Treatment

Treatment pursues two main goals: the existing skin ulcer should heal, and at the same time, the underlying venous congestion must be treated.

The most important measures, depending on the findings, include:

• professional wound care

• suitable modern wound dressings

• regular cleaning of the wound

• if necessary, removal of necrotic tissue

• treatment of a clinically relevant infection

• movement and activation of the calf muscle pump

• elevation of the legs

• treatment of chronic venous insufficiency

Compression Therapy

For a predominantly venous ulcer, compression therapy is one of the most important treatment measures.

Compression bandages or suitable medical compression systems support venous return and reduce pressure in the venous system.

Before stronger compression, especially in cases of suspected additional arterial circulatory disorder, arterial supply must be checked.

Treatment of Varicose Veins

Depending on the findings, targeted treatment of the diseased veins may also be useful.

Possible procedures include, for example:

• endovenous thermal procedures

• sclerotherapy

• surgical treatment of varicose veins

• other vascular medical procedures

Treatment of the underlying venous disease can also help reduce the risk of recurrent skin ulcers.

Prevention after Healing

Even after complete healing, there is an increased risk of the ulcer recurring.

Important measures can therefore be:

• consistent compression according to medical recommendation

• regular exercise

• activation of the calf muscles

• avoiding long periods of motionless sitting or standing

• careful skin care

• early treatment of small injuries

• monitoring and treatment of existing varicose veins

Homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji

In homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji, specific homeopathic remedies and potencies are used according to the Banerji protocols for various skin, wound, and vascular conditions.

Reliable healing of a venous leg ulcer or chronic venous insufficiency through homeopathic remedies is not scientifically proven.

Necessary professional wound care, compression therapy, and vascular medical treatment must therefore not be replaced or delayed.

Important Note

A chronic or newly developed open leg ulcer should be medically or vascular-medically evaluated, as venous, arterial, diabetic, and other causes must be differentiated.

In cases of rapidly increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pus, unpleasant odor, severe pain, black or necrotic tissue, fever, or chills, rapid medical clarification is required.

The information on this page is for general information purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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