One of the frequent reasons for the appearance of trophic ulcers on the legs is the violation of blood circulation in the arteries, which is why the nutrition of tissues is disturbed. Arterial trophic ulcers are accompanied by the strongest pain and can end with Gangrena. Read more about such ulcers and their treatment in the article.
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Arterial trophic ulcer is called a defect of the skin and lying deeper tissues arising against the background of the deterioration of the blood circulation of the legs. In this case, due to disorders of the tissue, they gradually donate, gangrene develops.
Causes of the development of arterial trophic ulcers
The most common cause of blood circulation disorders in the arteries of the feet is obliterated atherosclerosis - a disease in which the lumen of the vessels is closed by plaques consisting of cholesterol. It must be emphasized that this group also includes patients suffering from diabetes. They have atherosclerosis gets the most difficult course.
The cause of the blockage of the arteries may also be obliterated by Trombangit - inflammation of vessels, leading to their sticking. Sometimes the cause of the impairment of arteries is the consequences of the injury of arteries or blockage of the vessel with a thrombus that fell out of the heart.
Blood impairment leads to a deterioration in the nutrition of tissues and supplying them with oxygen. As a result, ulcer is gradually developing. Arterial trophic ulcer - a sign of a very critical circulatory disorder and without eliminating blood circulation deficiency is the harbinger of gangrenes and amputation
Manifestation of arterial trophic ulcers
Arterial ulcers are usually located on the tips of the foot of the foot, in the heel area, on the inner surface of the fingers, are not separated by ulcers on the inner surfaces of the contacting fingers. Ulcers most often inflamed and have uneven edges, the bottom is covered with a raid, there is a small amount of pus.
The occurrence of ulcers is accompanied by their strong sickness, in addition, pain may precede the appearance of ulcers. As a rule, the sick person sits with the leg lowered, constantly rubs her. The face takes a suffer view. Make a person to flee an hour on the bed almost impossible, he will still lower his leg, because the blood is long delayed in the foot vessels and the pain subsides. However, gradually develops swelling, which squeezes the already poorly filled artery and further worsens blood circulation, leading to the emergence of new ulcers and the growth of old. Because of the lack of oxygen and nutrition, sensitive nerves are inflated and unbearable burning pain occurs. All measures aimed at anesthestication bring only temporary relief.
Treatment of arterial trophic ulcers
Smoking is an essential risk factor for the development and progression of atherosclerosis, so one of the most important nuances of treatment is smoking refusal, as well as a diet with a limitation of oily food. At the same time, drugs that reduce pain, expanding vessels and blood flowing fluidity are prescribed. Physiotherapy is actively used.
The final cure of ulcers may occur only after the blood circulation in the affected area is restored, if not completely, then at least partially. This is achieved at the expense of vessels. After the blood movement is restored, the healing of ulcers can be accelerated by surgical methods, such as skin transplantation. Even after the operation and healing of ulcers, a person will have to monitor its nutrition and lifestyle in general, as well as take drugs that improve blood circulation and reduced blood cholesterol levels.
If it was not possible to restore blood circulation on time, ulcers gradually moves to Gangren, and then only amputation can help.
