Venous ulcer

*What is Venous Ulcer….?*

Venous ulcers are open sores in superficial or deep veins, usually in the lower extremities. Venous ulcers occur when a vein stores blood in the heart without returning it to the heart. If left untreated, pressure builds up in the affected area and fluid builds up and blisters. These lesions heal slowly and usually occur above the ankles.

*What are the signs and symptoms*?
The most common signs and symptoms of venous ulcers are…

*Itchy thin skin and discoloration like dark red, purple, brown.

* Hardening of the skin.

*Fever or chills.

* Swelling of feet.

* Leg pain, heaviness and cramps.

* Tingling.

* Having ulcers.

It is a shallow blister with no shape; A red wound has yellow tissue; The skin is colorless, shiny and firm and may feel hot or cold to the touch. Infected sores smell bad and ooze pus or blood.

*What are the main reasons for this…?*
Causes of venous ulcers include the following…

* Weakening of the valves in the veins.

*Increased pressure on lower back veins.

*Injuries and blocked nerves.

*Conditions causing venus insufficiency.

*How is it diagnosed and treated…*?
After wound and physical examination, a clinical severity score based on CEAP (Clinical, Etiology, Anatomy and Pathophysiology) is derived which helps in the assessment of chronic venous disorders.

*Treatment of Venous Ulcer…*
Primarily wound care is done, which includes the following…

* Clean the wound and cover it with a bandage (to prevent infection), which should be changed as directed by the doctor.

*Clean the wound before dressing and keep the dressing and surrounding skin dry and clean.

*Cover with dressing bandages or stockings.

*Relieve high pressure in the leg veins, which is essential to prevent blood clots, reduce swelling and pain, and promote healing.

* Keep your feet at heart level if possible (sleep with your feet on the pillow).

*Increase physical activity to increase blood flow in the body.

*Homeopathic treatment…*

Homeopathic treatment treats varicose ulcers in a very short time and helps to reduce the root cause and prevent complications.

Homeopathy tries to find out the cause of trigeminal neuralgia by considering the mental, emotional and physical aspects of the person.

Homeopathic treatment has no side effects.

After starting the treatment, gradually the intensity, frequency and duration of the pain starts to decrease.

Homeopathic treatment can be taken along with any other medicines you are taking.

Homeopathic medicines work at the root so if you take the medicine as per the advice of the doctor you can get complete cure.

Homeopathy treats the exact cause and is not a temporary solution but permanent.