Venous ulcers are shallow sores oftentimes found on the inside of the ankle. These sores will be persistent and not heal on their own. They may be red and inflamed, and surrounding skin may be tight, warm, or discolored.
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If you’ve noticed a painful, shallow sore, oftentimes on the inside of the calves, you may have a venous ulcer. Venous ulcers can be caused by any number of vein disorders. They don’t heal on their own, and without diligent care, will progressively worsen, putting you at risk for infection.
The vein experts at Florida Lakes Vein Center are more than capable of fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment of venous ulcers. With the help of our team, patients across Central Florida can return to optimal health!
The vein experts at Florida Lakes Vein Center are more than capable of fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment of venous ulcers. With the help of our team, patients across Central Florida can return to optimal health!
If you’ve noticed a painful, shallow sore, oftentimes on the inside of the calves, you may have a venous ulcer. Venous ulcers can be caused by any number of vein disorders. They don’t heal on their own, and without diligent care, will progressively worsen, putting you at risk for infection.
If you’ve noticed a painful, shallow sore, oftentimes on the inside of the calves, you may have a venous ulcer. Venous ulcers can be caused by any number of vein disorders. They don’t heal on their own, and without diligent care, will progressively worsen, putting you at risk for infection.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Effective treatment for deep vein thrombosis include anticoagulant therapy among other approaches.
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Venous Ulcers
We provide effective wound care services for venous ulcers that struggle to heal.
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Each patient who comes for venous ulcer treatment in Sebring undergoes a thorough vein screening and consultation process. Then, we determine the best approach to treat you!
What Causes Venous Ulcers?
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
When you suffer from chronic venous insufficiency, blood will pool in your lower extremities, greatly increasing the pressure within those veins. This could eventually cause veins to rupture, leading their containing fluid to break down nearby skin.
Damaged Veins
Damaged veins, whether from surgery, inflammation, infection, or other injury, are another leading cause of venous ulcers.
Additional Risk Factors
Certain factors can increase your likelihood of developing venous ulcers. These include:
- Varicose veins
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Blockage of lymph vessels
- Aging
- Being overweight
- Smoking
- Pregnancy
- Genetics/Family history
Venous Ulcer FAQs
Florida Lakes Vein Center in Sebring offers a suite of treatment options for venous ulcers. Depending on the severity and location of the sore, along with your medical history and unique needs, we’ll customize a unique treatment for you.
Yes, venous ulcers should be taken as a serious risk to your health. The longer you go without treating venous ulcers, the more likely you are to incur an infection. In severe cases, the spread of infection can become life- or limb-threatening.
Unfortunately, venous ulcers will not go away on their own; they require professional assessment and intervention.
About Florida Lakes Vein Center
Florida Lakes Vein Center leads the way in treating venous ulcers in Sebring. Top-of-the-line vein specialists Gregg Shore, MD, Francesca Mertan, Pa-C, and TC Lackey II, DO, lead a team of competent professionals who take the time to listen to patients and obtain a comprehensive medical history before recommending any vein treatment.
Our expert medical team has helped more than 1,000 patients across the region with their venous ulcers and other vein disease.
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