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How to treat venous leg ulcers
Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are a common yet challenging condition that requires a holistic approach to treatment. Effective care involves cleansing, debridement, exudate management, and compression therapy—all essential steps in promoting healing and preventing recurrence. By choosing the right solutions, healthcare professionals can support patients in achieving better outcomes and improved quality of life.
Wound Care For All
Provides resources to support nurses, patients, family members and non-medical care givers to confidently manage hard-to-heal wounds at home or in any non-hospital setting.
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While your nurse or doctor helps you with the right treatment plan for your venous leg ulcer, the choices you make every day at home can support healing. Small, consistent actions and daily choices to help your leg ulcer healing at home will improve your health and wellbeing. Maintaining healthy habits, such as eating and drinking well and staying active, can help reduce the risk of your venous leg ulcer recurring after it has healed.
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Wound care | 1 min read Why compression therapy is important
You may be wondering why you need compression therapy. Compression therapy is a key phase for venous leg ulcer treatment because it improves blood flow, reduces swelling, and helps the ulcer to heal. Wearing your compression therapy as advised by your doctor or nurse can also help reduce the risk of ulcers returning.
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