Venous Stasis Ulcers

Venous stasis ulcers are wounds that form on the skin of the legs, generally near the ankles, when the veins don't return the blood efficiently and it pools, gradually damaging the tissues.

Common symptoms: sores that are slow to heal, swelling of the leg, itching, darkening of the skin around the wound, and a feeling of heaviness or fatigue in the legs.

Common causes: they are usually related to chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, or a history of clots in the legs.

Who treats them? the angiologist is the specialist who studies the venous circulation that causes the ulcer, while the general surgeon may take part in the care of the wound. If a sore on the leg doesn't close within several weeks, the advisable step is to have it evaluated by a professional to address the underlying cause.