What Does an Ulcer Feel Like?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Venous Ulcers
Venous ulcers are similar to, but more common than, arterial ulcers. They are open ulcers that affect the legs, especially below the knee, and on the inner area of the ankle. These ulcers form due to damage of the veins. Because veins drain blood back to the heart, significant amounts of blood remain within the leg when they are damaged.
Symptoms of venous ulcers include inflammation, swelling, itchy skin, scabbing, and discharge. Some cases, however, do not present with any kind of pain, except when infected.
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