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What Are Venous Stasis Ulcers?
Venous stasis ulcers are crater-like wounds that develop (typically) in the leg when venous blood flow is insufficient. (They are also referred to as venous insufficiency ulcers. The term stasis is a Greek word meaning “the posture for standing”.) They form when venous valves cease to function efficiently, or when veins become damaged by trauma, blood clots, or disease. The damaged vein cannot help the heart send blood back to it effectively, and thus the blood begins to pool at the lower extremities. As the vein swells to accommodate the extra blood, it begins to leech into the surrounding tissue, damaging it. This is called edema.
Symptoms of Venous Insufficiency Ulcers
As a venous stasis ulcer forms, the tiny blood vessels in the affected area that supply the skin with blood become damaged by pressure as the blood begins to pool, and thus the skin cannot receive proper nourishment from them. Layers of the skin begin to die and shed. This is called scaling. The skin also becomes inflamed; producing a reddish color. This is known as erythema. Other parts of the skin may turn purple or dark red due to edema. Other areas may turn brown or yellow due to hemosiderin (iron) staining.
Call us today for Orange County, CA Venous Stasis Ulcer Treatment: (833) 700 - 0998
Learn more about Venous Stasis Ulcers in this article: https://woundcareoc.com/venous-stasis...
What Are Venous Stasis Ulcers?
Venous stasis ulcers are crater-like wounds that develop (typically) in the leg when venous blood flow is insufficient. (They are also referred to as venous insufficiency ulcers. The term stasis is a Greek word meaning “the posture for standing”.) They form when venous valves cease to function efficiently, or when veins become damaged by trauma, blood clots, or disease. The damaged vein cannot help the heart send blood back to it effectively, and thus the blood begins to pool at the lower extremities. As the vein swells to accommodate the extra blood, it begins to leech into the surrounding tissue, damaging it. This is called edema.
Symptoms of Venous Insufficiency Ulcers
As a venous stasis ulcer forms, the tiny blood vessels in the affected area that supply the skin with blood become damaged by pressure as the blood begins to pool, and thus the skin cannot receive proper nourishment from them. Layers of the skin begin to die and shed. This is called scaling. The skin also becomes inflamed; producing a reddish color. This is known as erythema. Other parts of the skin may turn purple or dark red due to edema. Other areas may turn brown or yellow due to hemosiderin (iron) staining.
Call us today for Orange County, CA Venous Stasis Ulcer Treatment: (833) 700 - 0998
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