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Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers – Chronic Venous Diseases

Varicose veins are permanently enlarged and often tortuous superficial veins. They primarily develop in the legs and can be a sign of chronic venous insufficiency.

If the return flow of blood to the heart is permanently impaired, blood can pool in the leg veins. In the long term, this can lead to swelling, skin changes, and in severe cases, a venous leg ulcer, also known as an "open leg."

How do varicose veins develop?

In healthy leg veins, venous valves support the return flow of blood to the heart and prevent it from flowing back. If these valves no longer close sufficiently, blood can pool in the veins. The pressure in the vessels increases, and the veins progressively enlarge.

Contributing factors include:

• hereditary predisposition

• increasing age

• pregnancy

• obesity

• prolonged standing or sitting

• lack of exercise

• previous venous thromboses

What symptoms can occur?

Initially, varicose veins may only be visible. With increasing venous weakness, the following may occur:

• heavy or tired legs

• feeling of tension

• pain or pulling sensation in the legs

• swelling, especially around the ankles

• itching

• night leg cramps

• skin discoloration and changes

• phlebitis (vein inflammation)

Venous Leg Ulcer – the open leg

A leg ulcer is a chronic, slow-healing wound on the lower leg. If chronic venous insufficiency is the underlying cause, it is referred to as a venous leg ulcer.

Due to the persistently elevated venous pressure, the tissue's supply is impaired. The skin can change, harden, and ultimately wounds can develop that heal with great difficulty without appropriate treatment.

However, a leg ulcer can also be caused by arterial circulatory disorders, diabetes, or other diseases. Therefore, a precise clarification of the cause is important.

Diagnosis and Treatment

For venous diseases, in addition to physical examination, ultrasound and Doppler examinations can be particularly useful.

In chronic venous insufficiency, compression therapy often plays a central role. Additionally, exercise, weight reduction for obesity, and depending on the findings, surgical or catheter-based procedures can be used to treat varicose veins.

For a leg ulcer, professional wound care and the treatment of the underlying vascular disease are crucial.

Important Note

Newly occurring unilateral leg swelling, severe pain, warmth, or redness should be promptly evaluated by a doctor, as a thrombosis, among other conditions, may be present. Chronic or slow-healing leg wounds also require medical examination and treatment.

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

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