Procedure for Venous Leg Ulcer Wound Treatment
At USA Vein Clinics, we treat hundreds of patients each week. We deal with problems ranging from deep vein thrombosis and peripheral artery disease to varicose veins and spider veins. Who doesn’t wish to have varicose veins free legs? Not only do varicose veins often indicate underlying conditions, but they can also have severe consequences. Venous leg ulcer wound treatment is essential if you develop ulcer wounds on your legs. They often refuse to heal and can remain open and bleed for weeks at a time. If you don’t dress it or treat it properly, it’ also liable to become infected. As such, we highly recommend venous leg ulcer wound treatment to ensure your leg veins are as healthy as can be. At our many vein clinics throughout the country, we perform various procedures for a wide variety of treatments. If you’re suffering from venous leg ulcer wounds or want varicose veins free legs, come to us. We can help. Today we look at how to treat venous leg ulcer wounds. Cleaning and Dressing Your Leg Ulcer Wound Firstly, your doctor should always remove any dead tissue or other debris from
around the ulcer. This will ensure it is suitable for dressing, providing the best possible conditions for healing. We usually apply a non-sticky dressing over the ulcer. You will need to change this once a week, although some patients may require assistance from a nurse. Compression Treatment To bolster your ulcer wound’s healing, and ensure you maintain varicose veins free legs in future, we recommend compression treatment. A compression bandage or elastic stocking will usually do the trick, to maintain pressure on the leg, increasing circulation. They also encourage blood to flow up the leg towards the heart. Don’t try and do this at home as this is a specialist procedure only for trained physicians to carry out. It may take some time to see any change, but after ten days or so, your ulcer will begin to heal. By this time, your pain symptoms should also have significantly lessened. Compression bandages are also excellent for treating additional ulcer-related symptoms like edema. This is when your legs and ankles swell with fluid, but you can control and reduce the swelling using compression bandages. Take Care of Yourself While you’re healing, it’s important to look after yourself as much as possible, to boost the healing process. We recommend maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Go for walks regularly throughout the day as just sitting or standing can make your ulcers worse. Especially if you don’t keep your legs elevated. Similarly, whenever you sit or lie down, you should keep your toes level with your eyes. Elevation is essential to healing when it comes to venous leg ulcer wound treatment. Moreover, a healthy diet of all the major food groups, including minimal fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables will aid the healing process. We strongly urge you to give up smoking and reduce your alcohol consumption during this time, as both smoking and alcohol will slow down your healing. Finally, comfortable shoes are just as important. Why make it any more difficult for yourself after all? Treating Infection In some extreme cases, your ulcer may become infected. You can expect large amounts of discharge from the ulcer, plus increased pain. Keeping it clean and free of debris is essential if your ulcer is infected. A seven-day course of antibiotic is
usually enough to clear up the infection. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. And always remember to book a follow-up appointment!