Significance of Varicose ulcer
Varicose ulcers are a common type of chronic skin ulcer linked to improper functioning of venous valves, primarily occurring in the legs due to chronic venous insufficiency. These ulcers are characterized by nonhealing, tender wounds resulting from venous hypertension and blood pooling, often leading to complications if untreated. They are usually resistant to spontaneous healing and may be painless initially but can become painful and prone to infection. Varicose ulcers account for a significant percentage of chronic leg ulcers.
Synonyms: Venous ulcer, Chronic ulcer
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The concept of Varicose ulcer in scientific sources
Varicose ulcer is a type of ulcer resulting from chronic venous insufficiency, commonly located on the lower limbs and characterized by its resistance to spontaneous healing, as indicated by regional sources.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Wounds that occur due to the improper functioning of venous valves, commonly developing on the medial distal leg and can be quite painful.[1] (2) A wound occurring on the lower limb or ankle caused by varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also referred to as stasis ulcer due to venous stasis.[2] (3) Varicose ulcers are wounds occurring due to inappropriate functioning of venous valves, often leading to chronic venous insufficiency complications, primarily associated with venous hypertension and blood pooling.[3] (4) A wound that occurs due to chronic venous insufficiency, typically involving enlarged and twisted veins, particularly in the legs.[4] (5) A condition related to varicose veins characterized by ulcers that occur due to inappropriate functioning of venous valves, leading to the backflow of blood and increased pressure in veins.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) A common ulcer of the leg caused by abnormal venous hypertension resulting in a large, nonhealing, tender, recurrent ulcer.[6] (2) A common type of leg ulcer caused by chronic venous insufficiency and characterized by a full thickness defect of the skin in the medial aspect of the ankle.[7] (3) Varicose ulcer is a type of venous ulcer that tends to occur in older individuals, often painless but can become painful, and is linked with chronic venous insufficiency.[8] (4) A type of wound occurring from improper functioning of venous valves, particularly in the legs, associated with a high chance of recurrence.[9] (5) A type of non-healing ulcer resulting from damaged venous valves that prevent proper blood flow, causing tension and leading to ulcers.[10]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Wounds occurring due to inappropriate functioning of venous valves, usually found in the legs, that are painful, can bleed, and may become infected.[11]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) A type of ulcer caused by chronic venous insufficiency, typically found on the lower limbs, and resistant to spontaneous healing.[12]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) The most common type of chronic skin ulcer resulting from the improper functioning of venous valves, often requiring specific treatments like support, sclerotherapy, or surgery.[13]