Ulcers on the legs are part of the dying skin in a specific area. They can form for various reasons, but most cases of leg ulcers are due to venous insufficiency (about 90%). The remaining causes are much less common. For example, in 5% of cases, an ulcer appears due to arterial insufficiency, even less often due to diabetes mellitus or other diseases.
There are no problems with movement and disability with leg ulcers, but their treatment takes a lot of time. As a rule, this period is about a year, and no specialist can guarantee full cure. After all, leg ulcers are more likely to be chronic, that is, there is the possibility of repeated relapse.
If blood flow in the vessel is blocked by the presence of a blood clot, the skin is not saturated with the necessary substances, and the lack of stable circulation leads to tissue destruction and ulceration. The stagnation of blood in the vessels can lead to the same result. Typically, the ankles of the legs swell in the patient. In the future, the walls of blood vessels and the skin become thinner and less protected against viruses and infections. Insect bites or leg injuries are just as dangerous . If they are not treated properly, then there is a chance of infection of tissues and blood, which leads to many dangerous diseases, including the formation of leg ulcers.
If a person knows about his predisposition to leg ulcers, you should not wait for the problem to occur, but immediately take preventive measures. For example, you can regularly carry out procedures to improve blood flow. To do this, with everyday walking, use elastic stockings that tightly fit the skin of the legs. Due to the density of the tissue, the veins are in a compressed state, which prevents blood from stagnating. As a preventive measure, a well-known way of relaxation is perfect: take a horizontal position and raise your legs above body level.
You should also constantly take care of the safety of your own body. After all, any blow or injury can lead to undesirable consequences, which is why you need to carefully choose shoes. It should not be flat or high-heeled. An ideal option is a small and stable heel.
And remember that the sooner you see a doctor, the faster and more efficient the healing process will go.
Treatment of ulcers on the legs, depending on the degree of development of the disease, can be carried out either medically or by surgery.
In modern medicine, laser therapy is used for surgical surgery. First, the saphenous vein is cut, then a laser is used in the area under the wound. The laser allows you to cauterize tissue and get rid of the problem without surgical intervention, eliminating the possibility of complications after an ulcer on the legs.
Treatment with this method is characterized by the rate of wound healing. After all, as you know, the period of complete recovery sometimes reaches several years. The main disadvantages of laser therapy can be considered the high cost of these services and the presence of a long list of contraindications. There is a fairly wide circle of people who are not recommended to carry out laser treatment, for example, those who have serious diseases of the cardiovascular system.
A conservative method for getting rid of leg ulcers involves prescribing modern medications followed by excision of the ulcer. It is carried out for one day, and then only recovery procedures are prescribed. Be careful! If the wound swelling after the operation does not go away for a long time, in addition, an unpleasant smell exudes, you should immediately consult your doctor about possible complications.