No: Make sure you keep your legs elevated as much as possible. Among other possibilities for the pain, arterial disease and neuropathy are high on the list. An infected ulcer would also cause significant pain. Make sure you see your PCP at your earliest convenience.
Answered 6/1/2015
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See vein specialist: Venous leg ulcers can be very painful and are often caused by chronic venous insufficiency which is a problem that causes to much pressure to be in the veins near the skin. A venous specialist can diagnose and treat this condition. Our cure rate with venous ulcers is 97%. If it is arterial in nature you will be referred to an arterial specialist. ulcers .
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Leg Ulcers: Leg ulcers related to varicose veins can be caused by Chronic Venous Insufficiency. This means that the valves in your veins are not working properly to return blood to the heart. The slow moving blood & fluid begin to pool around the legs & can cause swollen veins that rupture. See a Vascular Surgeon immediately for evaluation and treatment to avoid infection, reoccurring ulcers and limb loss
Answered 5/18/2017
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