My left leg started developing patches of ulcers, with fluid seeping from the affected areas.
I went to the National University Hospital (NUS), where the doctor explained that the condition was likely caused by blood pooling around my ankle.
In a healthy person, blood circulates down into the legs and is then pumped back up toward the heart.
To assist this upward flow against gravity, valves in the veins—especially around the knee—close properly to prevent blood from flowing backward.
However, after conducting an ultrasound (sonic scan), the doctors discovered that one of my vein valves near the knee was weak and unable to close completely.
As a result, blood was leaking back down and accumulating in my lower leg.
To manage this condition, the doctor prescribed a special compression stocking to be worn daily.
This helps improve circulation by supporting the veins and encouraging blood to flow upward toward the heart.
