My mom has swelling in her ankles and legs. I believe she has venous insufficiency, which can cause sores. She is on medication to help with the swelling but refuses to wear compression stockings. I have been putting antibiotic ointment and covering them with bandages. I have also tried rubbing her legs down with vitamin e oil. Any suggestions on any other solutions? I am not sure bandaging helps but she will pick at the spots if I do not cover them. Thanks to all.
Her legs are dry. She picked at loose skin and got it bleeding. She does not have diabetes or CHF.
"In general, venous insufficiency does not pose a serious health threat; however, it can become disabling and cause pain as the condition worsens. In addition, if allowed to continue untreated, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) can lead to skin changes, skin ulcers, and infections.Jul 16, 2021"
From what I got out of the above it needs to be treated to keep from getting the sores. Keeping the leg moisturized like you are doing is good. But if these sores do not heal what I read said septis can set in. She needs to see a Phlebologist if this is a vein thing.
Good luck!
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