Not all of us have heard of such a terrible disease, or rather the consequence of some diseases, like a trophic ulcer. In general, this is a consequence of metabolic disorders in tissues, leading to their necrosis. Very often, the underlying disease is the cause, for example, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, varicose veins, spinal cord injury, and many others. The clinical picture completes the entry of bacteria, it would seem, in a small wound.
How are trophic ulcers on the legs?
The initial manifestations should be called swelling of the lower extremities, intolerable itching, convulsive muscle tissue syndrome , burning sensation and heaviness in the calves. Together with internal manifestations, external ones also have a place to be - in addition to nets of blue vessels, large violet or dark blue spots appear, which, growing, merge into one large mass. The skin in such a place becomes very dense and motionless, that is, an attempt to fold it into a fold will not succeed. Further trophic ulcers on the legs are manifested by an increase in temperature at the site of redness, a white coating appears on the skin . Then, a scab appears on the affected area, under which there is a moist surface of bright red color. If trophic ulcers on the legs are not treated, then they increase and new foci appear.
Possible consequences
The development of the disease can reach such a moment that the whole leg will become one continuous wound. However, this is not the point, the worst of all is that trophic ulcers on the legs can expand not only on the surface, but also go deep down to the Achilles tendon, periosteum and calf muscle. As the lesion area increases, the pain syndrome increases significantly. As a rule, liquid is constantly released from the wound, which, in the presence of infection, has, in addition to gray or blood color, an unpleasant odor. There can be a great many complications during the course of the disease: erysipelas, lymphadenitis, trophic venous ulcers, and even malignant degeneration in the foci of cell damage.
Treatment
Trophic ulcers on the legs, the symptoms of which are described above, are now quite successfully treatable. Naturally, there can be no talk of any self-medication, a trip to a specialist is mandatory, which will not only reveal the degree of development and damage, but will determine the necessary measures to prevent the disease. In addition to taking those funds that should be prescribed by a doctor, daily hygiene and treatment of ulcers are mandatory. The washing is carried out with hydrogen peroxide or soapy water, and the treatment of wounds with anti-inflammatory drugs or phlebotonics. Throughout the treatment, up to 4 drugs are used at the same time, and a quick recovery here is almost impossible. Such wounds, as a rule, heal for a very long time - from several months to a year. In addition to the need for external treatment, internal is also necessary, because the root of all evils lies precisely inside the body. Trophic ulcers on the legs, the photos of which you see, are just a consequence of a serious illness. In any case, it is preferable to complex treatment, which the attending physician must develop.