What is the best treatment for Venous Stasis Ulcers? Part 1

Venous stasis ulcers always occur on the inside of ankle in individuals who have varicose veins. These ulcers are very difficult to treat and do require long-term care. Unfortunately, the majority of health care professionals have no clue how to manage these painful ulcers.

Venous ulcers are not uncommon. Individuals who have varicose veins initially develop grayish brownish discoloration around the ankles. Over time, the skin becomes dry, thin, and itchy. Eventually, the skin breaks down and an ulcer results. The chief cause of a venous ulcer is high pressure in superficial veins of the legs. If pressure in the leg veins is not controlled, a venous ulcer will never heal with any type of therapy.

The best way to treat a venous ulcer is to prevent it in the first place. This starts the moment one recognizes brownish skin discoloration round the ankles. If treatment is delayed, a venous ulcer results and is almost impossible to cure.

Except for vascular surgeons, most health care workers are not familiar with management of venous ulcers. Applying the latest most expensive wound care products on a venous ulcer is a waste of money and never heals the ulcer. One of the chief reasons why venous ulcers are difficult to treat is because health care workers generally rely on traditional ulcer treatment approaches. Hundreds of treatments have been developed over the years for venous ulcers and the majority do not help at all. The most important aspect of treating a venous ulcer is to reduce venous pressure in the legs.