Venous leg ulcers are a type of chronic wound that is difficult to treat with traditional medical approaches and takes a longer time to heal. On top of that, if they don’t get treated on time, they can present a few complications that even worsen the situation. For example, healing time can be prolonged, or pain can increase. Sometimes people misunderstand a venous leg wound as a diabetic foot ulcer due to its occurrence in the leg. But they are different.
Let’s first know what they are exactly.
What Is Venous Ulceration?
A venous leg ulcer occurs when the veins in the legs are unable to send a sufficient amount of oxygen-nutritious rich blood to the legs and back to the heart. This mostly happens in people who are bedridden or spend a lot of time sitting in a chair. For example, handicapped or persons with walking issues, etc.
This leads to poor blood circulation, puts pressure on the veins, and leads to blood pooling in the legs. Due to this, a small & open wound may occur on the surface of the skin, known as venous ulceration. The symptoms include pain, itching & swelling in the affected area. To clear the dilemma and prevent future complexities, contacting a venous ulcer specialist is necessary.
A delayed venous wound treatment can lead to many complications. Here they are as follows:
Complications In Treatment Of Venous Stasis Ulcers
A patient suffering from a venous ulcer may experience difficulty & pain while moving around. And if there are any complications like loss of mobility, it can make the condition even worse. Therefore, it is essential to ensure a fast treatment to avoid any upcoming complexities. Living with a venous ulcer is painful & inconvenient that can cause emotional and social distress.
Here are a few complications that may arise in the process of venous leg ulcer care:
Infection
Infected venous ulceration is the most common complication that can arise from a variety of reasons such as:
- Bacterial
- Viral
- Fungal
- Protozol etc.
A venous ulcer can be easily infected, hence it is important to look for the signs. It includes swelling, redness, discharge, fever and increased pain, etc. A healthcare provider may recommend antibiotics to cure the situation otherwise it could lead to other conditions such as osteomyelitis or blood poisoning (septicemia) etc.
Osteomyelitis and Septicemia
As mentioned above, if an infected venous ulcer is left untreated, it may develop osteomyelitis and even septicemia that require intravenous antibiotics to control the condition. It could lead to amputation.
Malignant change
When a venous wound stays for months or years, a malignant tumor may arise. Patients with malignancy of an ulcer may experience bleeding, tissue necrosis, and increased pain. Contact a venous leg ulcer specialist if there are any signs of malignancy. They may recommend a biopsy to examine the ulcer under a microscope. It further leads to the removal of ulcers.
Cellulitis
It is an inflammation and infection of the skin due to a bacterial invasion, causing the surrounding area to be red, warm, painful, and sensitive to touch. It may deteriorate the condition of the present ulcer.
Venous Eczema
It can be a predecessor before developing an ulcer and can occur in a variety of severity degrees in an existent ulcer. Eczema in a venous wound can be gravitational, stasis, varicose or venous eczema depending on its underlying conditions. It can also be acute or chronic. Consult with venous leg ulcer treatment.
These are a few complications that can arise in VLUs (venous leg ulcers). Timely noticing these signs can help avoid these future complexities for patients.
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