[Chirley]

Hi, I think there can be many causes for swelling of the legs. Perhaps the circulation to her legs is poor and it might even be the cause of the sores on her legs. Maybe it's the other way around, maybe the sores on her legs is causing the swelling.

I had swollen legs earlier this year. I was told that it was due to a combination of hypotension, low protein and steroids. I was given some intravenous albumin, had my steroids reduced and was told to keep my legs elevated. It eventually went away. ( I also wore compression stockings).

I know that swollen legs is a symptom of heart failure but oddly enough when my Mum recently had heart failure (and kidney failure) she became swollen on her face and hands but not her legs.

Regards

Chirley