Venous ulcers are a common problem for diabetics, and they can be difficult to treat. The good news is that recent studies have shown that laser therapy is effective for treating venous ulcers. Low level laser therapy Sydney is non-invasive treatment and does not heat, cut or damage tissue, unlike high intensity lasers.
Venous ulcers are caused by poor circulation in the legs, which can lead to decreased oxygen supply and healing. Venous ulcers often occur in the area of the ankle or lower leg where there are many veins close together. They can also occur on the feet and hands, especially if there has been trauma or injury to these areas.
Laser therapy can be used as part of an overall treatment plan to help heal wounds and improve circulation in patients with venous ulcers. It works by stimulating blood flow through the body’s circulatory system, which helps get oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissues more quickly than normal blood flow would allow.
The treatment uses a low-level laser beam that penetrates the skin without damaging it. The light is absorbed by hemoglobin in red blood cells, causing them to heat up slightly while they are still inside the body’s capillaries (tiny blood vessels). This creates a small amount of pressure within those capillaries, which forces more oxygenated blood into surrounding tissues — including wound beds.
Venous ulcers are caused by a combination of factors including genetics, lifestyle, diet and trauma. They are more common in people who smoke or have obesity-related diabetes or high blood pressure. Venous ulcers also are associated with pregnancy, varicose veins and long periods of sitting or standing still in one position.
Treatment for venous ulcers usually involves compression stockings or bandages to help relieve swelling; medications to help prevent blood clots; antibiotics if an infection develops; elevation of the affected limb; and sometimes surgery to relieve valve insufficiency if this is contributing to the problem(s).
Venous ulcers are a type of skin lesion that develops on the lower extremities and is caused by venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in the veins do not work properly, causing blood to flow back into the legs from the heart. This can cause varicose veins, swelling, and pain.
When the valves become damaged or weak, they allow blood to pool in the veins of the legs and feet. Blood pools because it has difficulty passing through these veins due to their size and shape. This causes swelling in the leg and ankle regions which can be painful and uncomfortable. The condition also causes skin damage due to inadequate oxygen supply to tissues in those areas.
Symptoms of venous ulcers include:
- Pain on pressure over the ulcer site
- Red streaky skin around the ulcer site
- Ulceration (painful open wound) at the center of an area of redness surrounding erythema (redness).
Laser therapy is a treatment option for venous ulcers. This type of laser treatment uses wavelengths that are absorbed by the blood vessels in the skin.
Venous ulcers are caused by poor circulation or varicose veins, and they can be very painful. They can also heal very slowly or not at all.
Laser therapy uses light to kill bacteria and stimulate healing. The heat from the laser stimulates blood flow to the area, which speeds up healing time.
Laser therapy isn’t used alone to treat venous ulcers; it’s usually combined with other treatments such as compression bandages and compression stockings (if needed). Click here for more info about laser therapy.
