Non-Diabetic Ulcer Clinic
Lymphatic Ulcers
When the lymphatic drainage of a leg fails, protein-rich fluid stagnates in the tissues, and the overstretched skin eventually breaks open into weeping, infection-prone ulcers.
Lymphatic ulcers develop in limbs with chronic lymphoedema, where stagnant fluid damages and bursts the overstretched skin. Consistent decongestion with compression and meticulous skin care heals them and prevents recurrence.
What Are Lymphatic Ulcers?
The lymphatic system drains tissue fluid back into circulation. When it fails, from infection, surgery, radiotherapy or inherited weakness, protein-rich fluid accumulates in the limb. The skin stretches, thickens and weeps, and eventually breaks down into shallow, heavily draining ulcers that soak dressings and invite repeated infections.
Lymphoedema: chronic swelling caused by failure of lymphatic drainage, most often in a leg or arm.
Why Are They Hard to Heal?
- Constant fluid leakage keeps the wound and skin soggy
- Protein-rich fluid is an ideal food for bacteria
- Each episode of cellulitis further damages lymphatics
- Ordinary dressings cannot counter the fluid pressure
How Does EDFC Treat Them?
The core of treatment is decongestion: multilayer compression bandaging, elevation, exercise and manual drainage techniques that move the fluid out of the limb. Meanwhile, absorbent dressings and rigorous skin hygiene heal the ulcer and prevent cellulitis. Long term, fitted garments maintain the result, supported by our wound care team and vascular assessment.
Cost and Long-Term Care in Surat
Bandaging-based treatment remains affordable, and garment costs are discussed openly. Lymphoedema is controllable rather than curable, so our plan teaches you daily self-care. Book a consultation if your swollen leg has started leaking fluid or breaking down.
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This page is for education only and is not a substitute for an in-person diagnosis. Please consult Dr. Ashutosh Shah or a qualified clinician for advice specific to your condition.