The longer venous ulcers go untreated, the greater is the risk of developing dangerous complications such as gangrene.

When Carol Swann contracted Covid in 2023, she was left with a swollen leg and ankle. Little did she know that a visit to her GP for these symptoms would ultimately lead to a life-altering cancer ...

Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs. Most of the ... “fluid to accumulate in the lower extremities,” she explains.