Treatment for venous ulcers focuses on addressing the underlying venous insufficiency, promoting ulcer healing, and preventing infection. Compression therapy is the cornerstone of treatment, as it helps improve blood flow in the legs, reduces swelling, and supports the healing process. This may involve wearing compression stockings or using multilayer compression bandages.
Proper wound care is also critical, which includes regularly cleaning the ulcer, applying appropriate dressings to keep the wound moist, and protecting it from infection. In some cases, topical or systemic antibiotics may be prescribed if there is an infection. For more severe ulcers or those that do not respond to conservative treatment, advanced therapies such as VenaSeal, skin grafts, surgical vein procedures, or endovenous ablation may be recommended to improve circulation and promote healing.
Additionally, lifestyle changes, such as weight management, regular exercise, and elevating the legs, are important to support overall vein health and prevent recurrence.
Treatment for venous ulcers focuses on addressing the underlying venous insufficiency, promoting ulcer healing, and preventing infection. Compression therapy is the cornerstone of treatment, as it helps improve blood flow in the legs, reduces swelling, and supports the healing process. This may involve wearing compression stockings or using multilayer compression bandages.
Proper wound care is also critical, which includes regularly cleaning the ulcer, applying appropriate dressings to keep the wound moist, and protecting it from infection. In some cases, topical or systemic antibiotics may be prescribed if there is an infection. For more severe ulcers or those that do not respond to conservative treatment, advanced therapies such as VenaSeal, skin grafts, surgical vein procedures, or endovenous ablation may be recommended to improve circulation and promote healing.
Additionally, lifestyle changes, such as weight management, regular exercise, and elevating the legs, are important to support overall vein health and prevent recurrence.
