Venous ulcers are chronic leg wounds that often stem from poor vein function and long-term swelling. NewDawn Mobile Wound Care serves patients across Oklahoma with care provided by Marena De Jesus, APRN. They treat venous ulcers at home, manage drainage and dressings, and support care strategies that promote healing and protect the surrounding skin. Call NewDawn Mobile Wound Care or book an appointment online today for compassionate in-home venous ulcer care.
A venous ulcer is an open sore that usually forms on your lower leg or near your ankle. It may look shallow, uneven, and moist, and the skin around it may be tight, itchy, or discolored.
These wounds often develop slowly and may persist for weeks or even months without proper care.
Venous ulcers usually result from chronic venous disease. Your leg veins rely on small valves to push blood back toward your heart. When those valves weaken, blood can collect in your lower legs instead of moving upward.
That extra pressure affects the skin, making healing harder. You’re more likely to get a venous ulcer if you have any of the following risk factors:
With age, the skin becomes more fragile and prone to breakage.
You may notice swelling in your lower legs, aching, heaviness, or a tired feeling that gets worse as the day goes on. Skin near the wound may look brown, red, or shiny and feel dry, itchy, or hard.
Once an ulcer forms, you might see drainage, tenderness, and slow healing. Some ulcers smell unpleasant if infection develops. These wounds aren’t always painful, so it’s easy to overlook them at first.
Treatment focuses on helping the wound heal and improving blood flow in your legs. Care often includes:
You may also need to elevate your legs during the day and stay as active as your provider recommends.
NewDawn Mobile Wound Care brings skilled wound care directly to your home, making treatment easier if travel is challenging. Their team can assess the ulcer, check the surrounding skin, manage drainage, and choose dressings that meet your needs.
They can also guide compression care, monitor swelling, and watch for signs that the wound isn’t improving as expected. Just as important, they can teach you how to protect your skin and support healing between visits.
If you’re dealing with a venous ulcer, timely care at home helps you stay more comfortable and reduces your risk of complications. Call NewDawn Mobile Wound Care today or book an appointment online.