complications

Last reviewed 01/2018

Complications caused by the varicose ulcers themselves include:

• haemorrhage:
• bleeding may be profuse because of the high venous pressure

• superficial thrombophlebitis

Complications caused by associated venous hypertension include:

• ankle oedema

• varicose eczema

• lipodermatosclerosis:

• atrophie blanche

• severe excoriation from scratching

• venous ulceration