Expand Your Knowledge: Ulcers can occur in the elderly or in
people in their twenties. Long periods of sitting or stagnancy
can cause venous reflux that leads to ulcers in any stage of
life and, without treatment, can cause lifelong problems.
Questions about Venous Disease? Find more information on the web
about venous disease and its symptoms at our Links page, or
contact the Vein Healthcare Center. Venous stasis ulcers in the
leg are often an indication that venous disease has reached an
advanced stage. Because venous disease is progressive, venous
reflux can often lead to additional valve failure, and as a
result, the pooling of blood can affect a larger area. When
blood pools in the lower leg over a long period of time, the
condition is referred to as venous stasis. When blood leaks into
the tissue of the skin it can cause swelling and damage to the
tissue. Tissue damage can result in wounds, or ulcers, that are
chronic and do not heal if the condition is left untreated.
Ulcers may be painful or itchy and