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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Venous leg ulcer
  1. Venous ulcers - self-care 
    ... can cause an open sore to form. Most venous ulcers occur on the leg, above the ankle. This type of wound can ... to apply the bandages. To help treat a venous ulcer, the high pressure in the leg veins needs to be relieved. Wear compression stockings ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000744.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Venous insufficiency 
    ... blood clot in the legs. Risk factors for venous insufficiency include: ... Pregnancy Sitting or standing for long periods Tall height
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000203.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Varicose and other vein problems - self-care 
    ... even a skin ulcer (sore) in your lower legs These problems may get worse over time. Learn self-care that you can do at home to: Slow down the development of varicose veins Decrease any discomfort Prevent skin ulcers
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000615.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Stasis dermatitis and ulcers 
    ... of blood in the veins of the lower leg. Ulcers are open sores that can result from untreated stasis dermatitis. ... Thickening and hardening of the skin on the legs and ankles ... (called a venous ulcer or stasis ulcer). These most often form ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000834.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Varicose vein stripping 
    ... is surgery to remove varicose veins in the legs.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002952.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Skin graft 
    ... surgery Surgeries that need skin grafts to heal Venous ulcers, ... open fractures of the lower leg, or after severe infections.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002982.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Deep vein thrombosis 
    ... post-thrombotic syndrome) Varicose veins Non-healing skin ulcers (less common) Changes in skin color
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000156.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Varicose veins 
    ... scaly skin that can crack easily Skin sores (ulcers) that do not heal easily Thickening and hardening of the skin in the legs and ankles (this can happen over time)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001109.htm - Medical Encyclopedia