Lack of proper care for your body can result in serious conditions such as venous stasis. Venous stasis is a condition where your body loses the ability to properly control the veins in your legs. Under normal circumstances, these veins control blood circulation, bringing blood back to your heart. However, this condition causes a decrease in blood circulation within the veins of your legs, ankles, and feet.
Venous stasis can develop in response to an injury to your veins. This can cause dangerous blood clots within your legs. You may also obtain venous stasis from a blood clot. Therefore this condition should not be taken lightly and treatment should be sought immediately.
The symptoms associated with Venous Stasis often worsen with exercise or even simply putting weight on your leg. This condition can cause your veins to become enlarged which often promote irritation such as tired, heavy, and painful legs. You can relieve pain and swelling by resting and elevating your affected leg and applying ice as needed.
If you allow venous stasis to progress, it can result in additional symptoms that may affect the appearance of your leg. Blood will continue to gather within your legs, ankles, and feet eventually resulting in discoloration. Your red blood cells can actually begin to stain your outer skin taking on a reddish-brown color. This progression is referred to as venous stasis dermatitis. This can also cause ulcerations to the ankles and legs.
Venous stasis is associated with severe swelling in your lower legs and ankles. If you are currently suffering from venous stasis contact our office at (713) 467-8886 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Bowman who has in office equipment to test for these problems. Online appointments are available at www.houstonfootspecialists.com.
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