Best Doctors for Leg Ulcers in Karimnagar

Leg ulcers are open sores that appear on the skin of lower legs. Most of the time they are due to poor circulation of blood. The most common type of leg ulcer is known as a venous ulcer, occurring when veins do not function properly and that leads to blood build up. There are other types such as arterial ulcers, that occur because the blood flow is not sufficient from the arteries, and diabetic ulcers that are associated with nerve damage as in the case of people who suffer from diabetes. Other symptoms include pain, redness, swelling, liquid or pus discharge from the ulcer, and change in color of a portion of the skin covering the ulcer. Treatment includes the cleaning of the ulcer and special dressings. Compression therapy with bandages or stockings improves blood flow in the case of venous ulcers. Depending on the location venous ulcers may need surgery. Its important for the patients with an underlying disease to maintain their blood sugars as they are more prone to develop this leg ulcers.