Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Venous ulcerUpdated: 2020-01-08OverviewVenous ulcers are due to abnormal vein function. People may inherit a tendency for abnormal veins. Common causes of damaged veins include blood clots, injury, aging, and obesity. SymptomsSymptoms include swelling, achiness, and tiredness in the legs. Usually a red, irritated skin rash develops into an open wound. TreatmentsTreatment includes leg elevation, compression, and wound care. Sometimes surgery is needed. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use