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Conditions We Treat

Venous & Arterial Ulcers

Venous ulcers and arterial ulcers are both vascular ulcerations. Vascular ulcers are chronic wounds that can take weeks or months to heal. Because they are so slow to heal, they are more susceptible to infections or complications that can cause permanent problems. However, if you properly care for venous ulcers and arterial ulcers at home, you can significantly reduce your risk of complications. At Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas, we have a team of medical professionals who specialize in caring for arterial ulcers, leg ulcers, and venous ulcers in the San Antonio, TX, area.

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If you are concerned you aren’t properly caring for your wound, if you think it is infected, or if you are unable to care for your wound yourself, our team can help. We offer high-quality wound care services in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Keep reading to learn more about venous ulcers and how to care for them at home, and then call us to make an appointment.

What Are Venous Ulcers & What Causes Them?

Venous ulcers are wounds that take much longer to heal. In some cases, a venous ulcer might not heal at all. It is caused by poor veins and blood flow from the limbs to the heart. Venous ulcers most often form on the legs near the ankle. A venous ulcer can form when there is a problem with your body’s circulatory system. Your circulatory system must transport oxygen-poor blood from your limbs back to your heart. If it can’t do so, the blood will pool in your extremities. This causes pressure in your veins that damages the skin’s delicate tissues, eventually causing an ulcer to form.

How Do You Know if You Have a Venous or Arterial Ulcer?

Vascular ulcers can be healed, but they take a long time to heal and require careful at-home care and regular check-ins with your physician or a wound care specialist. Here are some tips for wound care for arterial ulcers and venous ulcers at home:

  • Caring for Venous Insufficiency Ulcers – Clean the wound regularly and apply an antibacterial ointment twice a day. Wear compression stockings or a compression wrap to improve circulation and blood flow. You may also need to take oral antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.
  • Caring for Arterial Insufficiency Ulcers – Stop smoking and get regular exercise to improve circulation and relieve pain and inflammation. Maintain a healthy diet. Avoid compression therapy, as it could further restrict your circulation. You should clean the wound regularly with gentle pressure and keep it covered with a moist, non-adherent dressing. You should also apply an antibacterial cream or gel once or twice per day.

Complications of Venous & Arterial Ulcers

Without proper wound care and wound management, venous and arterial ulcers have a high risk of complications. If you are concerned you are experiencing complications or have developed an infection due to a vascular ulcer, you should contact our team at Mobile Wounds for expert wound care services. The most common complications of venous and arterial ulcers are:

  • Infection
  • Sepsis
  • Gangrene
  • Pain and mobility issues

Learn More About At-Home Wound Care

If you are experiencing complications from a vascular ulcer or are concerned about your ability to care for a venous or arterial ulcer at home, our team at Mobile Wounds can help. We specialize in high-quality, professional, at-home wound care services. Our experienced and compassionate medical specialists offer professional wound care services for chronic and complex wounds, ulcers, and burns. Call us today or find a provider to learn more or schedule an appointment for vascular ulcer care in the San Antonio, TX, area.

Common Conditions We Treat

Arterial & Venous Leg Ulcers

Diabetic Ulcers

Pressure Ulcers

Surgical Wounds

Venous & Arterial Ulcers

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Featured Treatments We Provide

Advanced Skin Substitutes

Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas may select to use temporary and permanent advanced skin substitutes as part of our comprehensive approach aimed towards wound closure.

NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY

In some cases, we may choose to use negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). NPWT uses gentle suction to remove fluid, reduce swelling, and help wounds heal faster. It improves blood flow, supports new tissue growth, and could help to close your wounds.

Ultrasound MIST Therapy

We use ultrasound mist therapy to painlessly remove bacteria and dead tissue while promoting healing through low-frequency ultrasound waves in a saline mist. This non-contact treatment enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and accelerates wound closure.

Debridement

Our wound care providers are experts in debridement - and will gently remove dead or infected tissue from your wounds to promote healthy tissue growth.

Wound Dressing

At Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas, we use a variety of wound dressings based on the condition & location of your wound so that your body progresses through the phases of wound healing.

E-STIM FOR WOUNDS

Another therapy we often consider is electrical stimulation. (ES) uses low-level currents to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing in chronic wounds. This technique mimics the body's natural electrical signals to promote cell regeneration and tissue repair.
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San Antonio’s Premier Wound Care Practice

We have a saying at Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas – we treat the whole patient, not the hole in the patient. When you are a patient at CWS of Texas, you will quickly see that wound healing is best achieved through a comprehensive approach – which is exactly what you will receive here.

Mel Wilson DNP, 
Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas 

San Antonio, TX (210) 932-8038

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(210) 932-8038

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