why would a venous stasis ulcer become infected? the lower leg was edematous and the skin of the foot and ankle was discolored, portions of the saphenous vein was visibly distended and tortuous
The vein plays an important role in transmission of the blood.When the blood in the lower leg usually the saphenous veins get blocked are affected, the blood cannot flow against the gravitation and reach the heart for purification and hence pools in the leg>>This increases the pressure and may lead to open sore>>the fluid accumulation in excess>> legs turn shinny ,discoloration occurs ,pain >>can lead to prevention of nutrients and oxygen supply to the blood vessels >> thereby increasing the risk of bacterial growth >>wound infection
These type of wound are difficult to treat and slow in healing there by making patients undergo a massive medical treatment with surgical excision of the wound and improve prognosis
why would a venous stasis ulcer become infected? the lower leg was edematous and the skin...