The presence of leg ulcers is the final and most advanced stage of venous reflux disease. Venous ulcers occur when there’s a break in the skin on your leg, usually around the ankle.
The veins in the leg are not able to send blood back to the heart. This buildup of blood increases the pressure, causing the skin to weaken and makes it more difficult for a cut or scrape to heal.
A leg ulcer is an open sore or wound that develops on the skin of the leg, typically below the knee. It is a chronic condition that can be slow to heal and may recur. Leg ulcers can vary in size, shape, and severity.