A small wound on the inside of your leg may seem like it isn’t a big deal but it could be something more serious – a leg ulcer. Just like any open wound on the body, leg ulcers can become infected but how can you tell if...
Filip KFebruary 5, 2019
For most people, a small cut or injury on the leg isn’t a big deal as the wound will usually heal itself in a few days. However, for some people leg wounds may not heal naturally and can occasionally start to bleed. When this happens...
Filip KDecember 19, 2018
Sometimes a wound to the leg can be caused by an accident or brief trauma. When this happens it is often a temporary problem that quickly heals in a matter of weeks. However, if you notice a leg wound that is slow to heal or doesn’t...
Filip KNovember 17, 2018
Poor circulation in your lower legs can cause painful open wounds called leg ulcers to develop. Without treatment, these ulcers can expand into deeper tissue, become infected, and cause systemic problems like sepsis (a life-threatening infection in your bloodstream). If you’ve developed open sores on your lower...
Filip KSeptember 26, 2018
Leg ulcers are serious. In fact, they can even lead to amputation. The good news is that, while leg ulcers can lead to amputation of part of the leg, these stubborn sores rarely lead to the loss of a foot or leg. This is because advances...
Filip KAugust 15, 2018
Swollen ankles or an extremely heavy feeling in the legs are things that are easy to ignore, but they shouldn’t be ignored. These problems could be an early indication that you are developing a leg ulcer. Leg ulcers, otherwise known as venous ulcers, can be...
Filip KJuly 18, 2018
Leg ulcers are long-lasting, chronic sores that can develop on the lower legs. Also known as venous ulcers or stasis ulcers, these sores can take more than four to six weeks to heal. With appropriate treatment, though, leg ulcers should heal within three to four months....
Filip KJune 25, 2018
For individuals suffering from leg ulcers, pain can be severe. Many wonder whether these sores will heal on their own. In fact, without the right treatment, complications can develop, and ulcers could recur. Understanding why these ulcers form and the options available to treat them helps...
Filip KDecember 12, 2017
How Are Leg Ulcers Treated? Venous leg ulcers are open wounds or unhealed sores that can develop on your leg. Without treatment, these painful sores can be slow to heal or come back after they have healed. Fortunately, vein doctors can provide treatment for leg ulcers. Leg...
Filip KNovember 20, 2017
