Leg Ulcers

Open sores on the legs, often related to poor circulation or venous insufficiency.

What is Leg Ulcers?

Leg Ulcers is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Leg Ulcers that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Leg Ulcers

The following conditions have been associated with Leg Ulcers. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

Deep Venous Insufficiency

Impaired blood flow in the leg veins that causes swelling, varicose veins, and skin changes.

May-Thurner Syndrome

A condition in which the left iliac vein is compressed by the right iliac artery, which can cause swelling and pain in t...

Related symptoms

EdemaLeg PainLeg SwellingSkin DiscolorationVaricose Veins

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Leg Ulcers is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.