Changes in the blood and lymphatic systems lead to stagnation of fluids, resulting in swelling of the legs and ankles and a feeling of heaviness. The situation is worsened by the summer heat and possible inflammation of the venous wall (phlebitis).
From the aesthetic point of view, a circulatory insufficiency is evident from the presence of edema and water retention.
In the most serious cases, a chronic circulation failure can generate venous ulcers at ankle level. These are skin lesions or sores to be treated daily carefully, in order to avoid the likely infections and to make them heal as soon as possible; in both cases the Compress is effective.
