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A venous skin ulcer, also called a stasis leg ulcer, is a shallow wound that develops when the leg veins do not move blood back toward the heart normally (venous insufficiency).

 

Venous skin ulcers typically develop on either side of the lower leg, above the ankle and below the calf.

 

What causes venous skin ulcers?

 

The veins in the body have valves that keep blood flowing toward the heart. In a condition called venous insufficiency, the valves are damaged and allow some blood to back up in the vein. The slowed circulation causes fluid to seep out of the overfilled veins into surrounding tissues, causing tissue breakdown and ulcers.

 

Less frequently, blocked veins are a contributing factor in the development of venous skin ulcers.

 

The first sign of a venous skin ulcer is the appearance of dark red or purple skin over the affected area. The skin may also become thickened and dry and itchy. Contact your doctor when you first notice the signs of a venous ulcer because you may be able to prevent an open wound (ulcer) from forming.

 

Without treatment, an ulcer may form. The wound may be painful and you may also have swollen and achy legs. You may get rashes, such as contact dermatitis, on the skin around the ulcer.

 

Because venous skin ulcers are a result of poor blood circulation, these wounds are often slow to heal. If an ulcer becomes infected, there may be an odor, pus draining from the wound, and increased tenderness and redness. Improving circulation is critical in the treatment for venous skin ulcers. You can accomplish this by elevating your legs above the level of your heart when you can and using specially fitted stockings called compression stockings, designed to help prevent blood from pooling in the legs, during your waking hours.

 

Regular use of Orthotebb Health Shoes greatly increases the circulation in the legs and feet. There is a deep vein pumping that occurs with each step, which combined with the increased muscular activity in the leg, dramatically improves blood circulation. If the veins are not blocked, this results in gradual improvement of stasis leg ulcers. With continued use and as circulation improves, many users report that leg ulcers do not re-occur. You'll have never felt better!

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