19/12/2025
🩺 Venous Ulcers & Wound Healing – What You Should Know
Venous ulcers are chronic wounds that usually appear on the lower legs, especially around the ankle. They occur when veins are unable to return blood effectively to the heart, leading to increased pressure, swelling, skin changes, and eventually wound formation.
⚠️ Common signs of a venous ulcer:
• Slow-healing wound around the ankle
• Leg swelling that worsens by evening
• Darkened or hardened skin around the wound
• Oozing or recurrent wounds
• Pain that improves with leg elevation
🩹 Why is wound healing slow in venous disease?
Poor blood circulation causes reduced oxygen and nutrients to reach the tissues. Ongoing inflammation and swelling further delay healing, which is why these wounds often become long-standing and recurrent if not managed correctly.
✅ Key principles of venous wound healing:
• Proper wound assessment
• Compression therapy (after ruling out arterial disease)
• Regular wound care and dressing
• Infection control
• Leg elevation and mobility
• Treating the underlying venous problem
✨ With early treatment, correct compression, and consistent wound care, venous ulcers can heal and recurrence can be prevented.
📌 Do not ignore chronic leg wounds. Early medical attention makes a significant difference in healing outcomes and quality of life.
🦵 Chronic leg wounds are not “just a wound.”
Venous ulcers need proper diagnosis, compression, and consistent care for healing. Early treatment saves time, pain, and complications.