Varicose ulcers or venous ulcers are the advanced stage of venous insufficiency that mainly affects obese women aged 60 and over. Generally shallow and not very painful, they are to be distinguished from very painful ulcers that form on the skin near varicose veins and which are complications of poor circulation in the superficial veins.
Varicose veins: chronic venous insufficiency
Varicose veins mainly affect the legs, hence their classification as edema of the lower limbs, but they can be vulvar varicose veins or varicoceles which are varicose veins in the scrotum region. In most cases, the saphenous veins and their collateral veins are the most affected by varicose veins. Blood does not circulate well in these damaged superficial veins and the return of blood to the heart is difficult. Varicose veins are easily recognizable by their bluish color, twisted shape and more or less prominent appearance.
Chronic venous insufficiency is one of the main explanations for the pathology. Another explanation may be the weakening of the valves which can no longer close to prevent the blood going up to the heart from going back down, and which then accumulates by dilating the vein.
In addition to the hereditary factor, the main risk factors are obesity because the lower limbs are overweight and the venous system suffers from it. Standing, as well as sitting for long periods of time without moving and lack of exercise are all factors at the origin of this pathology.
Symptoms of varicose vein ulcer
Pain, tingling in the legs sometimes associated with itching, and especially the feeling of heavy legs are the first signs that announce the formation of varicose veins. Night cramps may also occur. You mostly feel these symptoms when you stay still for a long time. The palpable and visible signs are spider veins affecting very small veins. Having the appearance of a spider's web, they are not very protruding and generally not painful.
Homeopathic remedies used
The basic treatment for venous ulcers consists of 5 witch hazel granules taken twice a day. For case-based treatments, the standard dosage is to take 3 granules in 5 CH in 3 or 4 doses per day. Thus, against pain in the limbs with soreness type, varicose veins sensitive to the touch and spider veins with bluing, Hamamelis virginiana is recommended. To treat soft edema with pitting or burning sensation aggravated by ambient heat and improvement by cold applications, use Apis mellifica. In case of venous insufficiency during pregnancy, Sepia officinalis is indicated. When the patient has heavy and painful legs with dark, dilated veins and an improvement is noted when the leg is elevated, Vipera redi is recommended.
When to see a doctor?
The greatest vigilance is recommended in the presence of any leg ulcer. In this case, you should consult your doctor, as well as in cases of sudden swelling and painful thigh or calf swelling. There is an emergency when there is a threat of infection, but also when there is a fever and when a foul smell occurs following a greenish discharge.
