Aching could be a sign of the need to seek medical help (Image: Pexels) A doctor has sounded the alarm on five signs of a distressing leg ailment that could disrupt simple daily tasks like a stroll in the park. He emphasised that spotting these symptoms early is key to staving off and efficiently treating leg ulcers. Dr Mark Bratby, consultant interventional radiologist from Veincentre , said: "Leg ulcers are a painful and often persistent problem that can significantly impact quality of life.
While these ulcers are common, they often develop slowly with subtle warning signs that many people may overlook." Signs in legs to address if you see them Persistent swelling and aching in the legs Kickstarting the list is the continuous sensation of swelling and discomfort that haunts your legs, which Dr Bratby identifies as an early harbinger of leg ulcers. "This is often due to venous hypertension, which occurs when the valves in the leg veins fail, causing blood to pool and pressure to increase," Dr Bratby said.
This relentless pressure can eventually lead to skin damage and frailty over an extended period. Skin discolouration The second red flag is a colour transformation in the skin on the lower spectrum of the leg. "Typically, the skin becomes discoloured and turns into a brown patch, usually on the inside of the leg," explained Dr Bratby.
The staining, known medically as hemosiderin staining, happens when red blood cells seep into the flesh and decay. function loadOvpScript(){l.