i'm sorry to hear this elderly lady is going through this. she otherwise sounds like she's in very good shape! i suggest you start with a trip to her primary care provider. that's usually the best starting point because the pcp has all of this lady's health history and can get her on the path to see the correct specialist if necessary. of course it's impossible to say what's causing this leg swelling without doing a physical examination. if i had to guess i'd say it's probably some sort of venous stasis problem. this could also be the reason for the small ulcer on her leg. venous stasis problems (in which blood pools in the legs) is very common in older adults. it's important to get this lady in to see her pcp as soon as possible. those little leg ulcers can blow up into ugly sores rather quickly so it would be wise to have it looked at. hope this helps!
what causes swelling in one ankle and lower leg in 93 year old woman and what specialist should she see? . the 93 yr. old women is in good health and only take vitamins no prescriptions. she has been told she is in the middle of alzheimer's disease. her left leg below the knee swells everyday without pain. she also has a sore with scab the size of a quarter on this leg. what causes this and what specialist should she see?