Diseases

Stasis Ulcer

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A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the venous return (the return of venous blood toward the heart) is poor. A common location for stasis ulcers is on the ankle.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms include swelling, aching and tiredness in the legs. Usually a red, irritated skin rash develops into an open wound.
Common symptoms: leg ulcer, leaked fluid out of blood vessels or an organ, redness, or swelling in extremities

CAUSES

Common causes of stasis dermatitis. Poor circulation causes stasis dermatitis. Typically, poor circulation is the result of a chronic (long-term) condition called venous insufficiency. Venous Insufficiency occurs when your veins have trouble sending blood to your heart.