A leg ulcer can be understood as a break in the skin, typically located on the feet or the lower part of the leg. Leg ulcers are generally diagnosed based on their appearance, though this can be ...

Miami, FL / Syndication Cloud / January 23, 2026 / Kure Care a division of Veracor Group LLC Key Takeaways Approximately 6.5 to 6.7 million people in the U.S. are affected by chronic wounds each year, ...

Venous leg ulcers are common and distressing, affecting around 1 in 300 adults in the UK. They are open, often painful, sores on the leg that take months to heal and can develop after a minor injury.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The term “ulcer” means a sore that does not heal quickly. If an ulcer develops at the site of a blood vessel, it can cause bleeding. Excessive ulcer bleeding is a medical emergency as it can cause ...

THE pathogenesis of chronic stasis ulcer of the leg is not well understood. It is generally accepted that an important factor is excessive venous pressure in the leg. In strong support of this concept ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – September 5, 2006 -- Untreated diabetic leg ulcers may result in amputations. According to the Center of Disease Control, one out of six diabetics will require an amputation (below the ...

Treatment for a bleeding ulcer can depend on its location, cause, and severity. It may involve medical procedures or medications. Keep reading to learn more about symptoms and treatment for ulcers, as ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve had a stasis ulcer on the calf of my leg for over a year. It drains every day and is very sore. I have been to several doctors and wound-care facilities, and they can’t seem to ...