Venous Ulcers

When you begin to face blood flow issues, your body becomes opened up to many problems. One such point is the development of venous ulcers. To have this problem adequately taken care of, we highly recommend scheduling an appointment with our team here at New York Medicine Doctors. We’ll work diligently to diagnose the cause of these ulcers and then move forward with a sound plan for treatment.

What Are Venous Ulcers?

In most cases, venous ulcers are leg ulcers caused by problems with the circulation in your leg’s veins. When one gets a cut or scrape, the body’s healing process typically begins soon after to close the wound. However, when there are circulation issues, the wound cannot heal, leading to a venous ulcer. These types of ulcers usually form around one’s ankles.

What Are The Causes?

As previously stated, venous ulcers are caused by a circulation problem found in the legs. But what causes this circulation problem to take place? The answer to this question can include a variety of factors, including the below:

• Varicose veins.
• Chronic venous insufficiency.

Prevention and Treatment

If you’re unable to prevent venous ulcers from occurring, we highly recommend scheduling an appointment with our team. We’ll perform a full assessment of your condition to help determine your ulcer problem’s root cause. Once completed, we’ll move forward with treatment, including compression stockings, antibiotics, or even creams. However, to avoid treatment altogether, we recommend trying the below prevention methods first:

• Avoid smoking.
• Lose a few pounds if you’re overweight.
• Exercise regularly.
• Move around often.
• Elevate your legs when possible.