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Can Compression Stockings Help With Leg Ulcers From Venous Conditions Resulting In Skin Tissue Breakdown?

April 22, 2011 Gregory 17 Comments




 
 
It is estimated that roughly 1% of the US population and about 3 ½% of people at or above retirement age are affected by venous ulcers of the legs.   With over 3 million American citizens suffering from often recurring venous ulcerations annually at least two million workdays are lost because of this chronic condition.

Skin ulcerations and sores are in many cases the long-term effects of untreated varicose veins.  These venous ulcers are caused by pooling of blood for a significant length of time (years) as a result of weakened vein walls and valves inside the veins.

In many cases varicose veins may not cause any noticeable problems or they may only cause relatively minor aching pains and discomfort.  Sometimes however, varicose veins can transpire into more serious health issues manifesting themselves as sores, skin ulcers or simply bleeding of the skin.

Sores or ulcers can develop as a result of chronic widening and malfunctioning of superficial veins and the valves inside these veins.  The resulting pooling of blood and fluid in these defective veins can eventually lead to damage or destruction of surrounding tissue and skin in the form of potentially painful ulcerations that are difficult to heal. 

A venous skin ulcer, in medical jargon also called a stasis leg ulcer, will often not heal unless the proper flow of blood in the affected vein is restored first.

 

Risk Factors for Developing Venous Ulcers

You are more likely to develop a leg ulcer if you have one or more of the following conditions:

  • Swelling of the legs (edema)
  • Venous insufficiency
  • Presence of varicose veins
  • History of thrombosis (blood clots) in the superficial veins or in the deeper veins of the legs

 

(Note: There are a host of additional potential causes for leg ulcers, which have been excluded here on purpose because they are not relevant to the subject area of venous ulcers)

Leg vein ulcers will develop almost exclusively in the area between the knee and ankles. The skin around the ulcer can be red, swollen, tight and shiny or even scaly in appearance.  Infected ulcerations can produce significant green or yellowish discharge.

Treatment of Venous Ulcers

In most cases venous ulcers of the legs are treated with a combination of exercise, resting and compression therapy for the affected leg(s).  Compression treatment may consist of wearing compression stockings or compression wrappings, which must be determined by the physician based on the characteristics of the ulcer and depending on the amount of drainage discharge from the ulcer.  Compression therapy can be of significant benefit in supporting the pumping action of the calf muscles and reducing swelling of the leg from accumulation of fluid (edema).

The physician must also check if the ulcer has been caused by arterial disease rather than a venous condition.  If arterial disease is found to be present, compression therapy must not be utilized as a treatment option.  In addition it is also important to treat any underlying illnesses or conditions and to stop adverse habits of the patient such as smoking or over eating.

Last not Least Something on the Funny Side:

A new study mentioned in the British Medical Journal found that a good laugh is one of the best treatments for people who have severe leg ulcers because it moves the diaphragm, which helps with blood circulation and it makes people happy.

 

All posts on this blog are for reference only and must not be used to determine treatment for specific medical conditions. Only your healthcare provider is qualified to do that. Never ignore professional medical advice or delay in seeking it! Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider to answer any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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