Foot ulcers are persistent open wounds or sores on the feet that do not heal completely or that keep recurring. For those with diabetes or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), these slow-healing wounds are a major concern, causing painful infections with long-lasting health impact.
Foot ulcers can start for many reasons, but one big reason they don’t heal is poor blood flow. When your blood vessels don’t work well, the wound may not get enough oxygen and nutrients. Waste can also build up, and medicine may not reach the sore the way it should. At Vein & Artery Surgical Consultants, we treat blood vessel problems and offer treatments to help improve circulation. Ask your foot doctor if a blood flow check could help you, or contact us to talk with a vein specialist today.
The Impact of Diabetes on Foot Health
People with diabetes have a higher risk of foot problems because of something called neuropathy. Neuropathy means you lose feeling in your feet and ankles. You may also feel tingling or burning. When you can’t feel well, small cuts or scrapes may go unnoticed and not get treated. Then they can get infected and turn into serious ulcers.
The Role of Circulation in Healing Persistent Wounds
Blood circulation is important for healing wounds, especially in the lower extremities. When vascular conditions prevent flow the healing process can be negatively affected.
Medication Obstruction
When a wound gets infected, you often need a doctor’s help to heal it. But if blood flow is poor, antibiotics and other medicines may not reach the wound. Then the medicine may not be strong enough at the sore to fight the infection and ease symptoms.
How a Vascular Specialist Can Help
While keeping the wound clean at home is helpful for healing, if poor blood circulation is preventing wounds from closing, it’s essential to treat the root cause of the vascular condition. At VASC, we offer a number of treatments to increase vascular function, including minimally invasive procedures.
Contact Us For a Vascular Evaluation
Non-healing wounds can be an important signal to get your vascular health analyzed. If poor blood circulation is preventing your foot ulcers from healing, the sooner treatment begins, the better.
Call or request an appointment with VASC today. Our specialists are here to help restore your body’s healing function to the way it’s meant to be.
