Like most other vein problems, venous ulcers typically appear on the leg, particularly on the inside, near the ankle.
Find Healing From Venous Ulcers
Find Healing From Venous Ulcers
The pain and progression of venous ulcers can be debilitating for everyday activities. If you’re experiencing a painful shallow sore on your leg, you may have a venous ulcer, which worsens without treatment and puts you at risk for infection.
The experts at Florida Lakes Vein Center provide diligent wound care and venous ulcer treatment in Wellen park to help you recover and get back to living life without pain.
The experts at Florida Lakes Vein Center provide diligent wound care and venous ulcer treatment in Wellen park to help you recover and get back to living life without pain.
The pain and progression of venous ulcers can be debilitating for everyday activities. If you’re experiencing a painful shallow sore on your leg, you may have a venous ulcer, which worsens without treatment and puts you at risk for infection.
The pain and progression of venous ulcers can be debilitating for everyday activities. If you’re experiencing a painful shallow sore on your leg, you may have a venous ulcer, which worsens without treatment and puts you at risk for infection.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Effective treatment for deep vein thrombosis include anticoagulant therapy among other approaches.
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Venous Ulcers
We provide effective wound care services for venous ulcers that struggle to heal.
Learn moreCaring for Your Venous Ulcer Treatment Plan
Patients at Florida Lakes Vein Center go through a vein screening followed by a consultation, where we inform you of options and determine the best approach to treating your venous ulcer.
What Causes Venous Ulcers?
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
When blood pools in your veins from chronic venous insufficiency, it increases the pressure on the veins. As the pressure rises, it causes the veins to rupture, and the leaking fluid wears down the surrounding skin.
Damaged Veins
Damage from surgery, inflammation, infection, or injury can also add to the pressure on the veins or impact blood circulation, leading to an ulcer.
Additional Risk Factors
Other factors increase the likelihood of developing venous ulcers, including:
- Varicose veins
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Blockage of lymph vessels
- Aging
- Being overweight
- Smoking
- Pregnancy
- Genetics/Family history
Venous Ulcer FAQs
Because damaged veins have increased pressure, they can eventually rupture and leak fluid. The fluid breaks down the surrounding tissue and the nearby skin, manifesting as a visible venous ulcer.
If your sore is near your ankle and accompanied by pain, itching, and swelling, it may be a venous ulcer. It may also discharge a foul liquid and have hardened skin.
About Florida Lakes Vein Center
Florida Lakes Vein Center offers state-of-the-line venous ulcer treatment in Wellen Park. Our experienced vein specialists Gregg Shore, M.D., Francesca Mertan, PA-C, and TC Lackey II, D.O., lead a team of compassionate experts who take the time to listen to patients, obtain a comprehensive medical history, and educate them on their care.
Our skilled medical team has helped more than 1,000 patients across the region with their venous ulcers and other vein diseases.
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