{"id":6780,"date":"2020-06-12T10:19:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T04:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/?p=6780"},"modified":"2020-06-12T10:19:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T04:49:37","slug":"everything-know-non-healing-venous-ulcer-homeopathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/everything-know-non-healing-venous-ulcer-homeopathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything To Know About The Non-Healing Venous Ulcer And Homeopathy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Venous ulcer is an open sore present on the inner side of the legs near the ankles, though it can appear at any place below your knee to the ankle.\u00a0The patient with a non-healing venous ulcer often has a history of having varicose veins with swelling of the legs. It is one of the most common causes of ulcers on the legs observed in elderly people. A non-healing ulcer is one that fails to heal in 3 months\u00a0despite\u00a0the\u00a0treatment. Patients could report having ulcers for years together. It significantly affects the quality of life of the patient due to the pain, bad odor, and discharge from the wound.<\/p>\n

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What <\/strong>Ca<\/strong>uses a <\/strong>P<\/strong>erson to <\/strong>D<\/strong>evelop <\/strong>a<\/strong> N<\/strong>on<\/strong>-H<\/strong>ealing <\/strong>V<\/strong>enous <\/strong>U<\/strong>lcer<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here are some common causes of a non-healing venous ulcer.<\/p>\n

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    Improper Veno<\/strong>us Drainage:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Improper venous drainage is the reason that may make you develop venous ulcers. There are valves present in the veins of the legs. These valves prevent the blood from flowing back into the legs. If these valves do not function properly or the walls of the veins become lax, the blood does not flow upwards, but, due to gravity, accumulates in the legs.<\/p>\n

    Patients with a blockage in the deep veins of the legs, who stand for a long time, or have a lack of physical activity, also experience the pooling of blood in their legs.<\/p>\n

    In obese people, increased fat inside the abdomen creates pressure on the veins causing backflow of blood into the foot and hence the pooling of blood in the legs. This pooling of blood in the feet causes increased pressure in the tissues. Also, there is a leaking of inflammatory fluid in the surrounding tissues causing damage.<\/p>\n

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      Recurrent Infections:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      In addition to this, getting recurrent infections\u00a0in the wound could hamper the healing process.<\/p>\n

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        Diabetes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Diabetics have slow wound healing due to\u00a0increased blood sugar levels. Also, there is a hardening of the arteries causing narrowing and hence an inadequate supply of blood, nutrition, and oxygen to the tissues that delay\u00a0wound healing.<\/p>\n

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          Protein <\/strong>Mal<\/strong>nutrition:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Patients with protein malnutrition could also have delayed wound healing. A randomized control trial was done by Van Anholt. His study included 43 patients with non-healing ulcers of which 22 patients received high protein Arginine-based supplements along with the regular diet and 21 received a regular diet. At the end of the study, patients who received Arginine supplements showed an improved rate of wound healing.<\/p>\n

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          How does a <\/strong>V<\/strong>enous<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>U<\/strong>lcer <\/strong>A<\/strong>ppear<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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          The process starts with the swelling of the foot,\u00a0particularly around the ankles followed by discoloration of the skin. It will turn dark, dry hard, and itchy.\u00a0Gradually, with an injury, a small ulcer develops. It is shallow with irregular edges and\u00a0a lot of oozing and pain and swelling of the leg.<\/p>\n

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          A long-standing ulcer may get infected and emit a foul odor (particularly in the case of diabetics)<\/p>\n

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          How is the <\/strong>V<\/strong>e<\/strong>nous <\/strong>U<\/strong>lcer <\/strong>D<\/strong>iagnosed<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          The diagnosis is made through the history given by the patient and the examination of the lesions. The doctor may order a Doppler study to know about the condition of the blood flow in the arteries and veins.<\/p>\n

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          Treatment <\/strong>for <\/strong>Venous Ulcer:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          As the saying goes, a stitch in time saves nine, and consult the doctor immediately when you see the ulcer formation. Along with treating the ulcer, the doctor will also identify and treat the underlying cause of ulcers.<\/p>\n

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          What can <\/strong>Y<\/strong>ou do to <\/strong>P<\/strong>revent <\/strong>V<\/strong>enous <\/strong>U<\/strong>lcers<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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          Here are some helpful tips which can help you prevent venous ulcers.<\/p>\n