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Recurring Blisters In Face, Back, Soles In Feet. How To Cure?
i am a carer an visit a gentleman in his 90 s he is bed bound an gets up into his chair using a hoist weve noticed recently that he has been getting blisters apart from his back and soles of his feet and his face the doctors have been out but have they said they dont know whta this recurring problem is... theres alot of the carers researching but not coming up with anything anything would be helpful
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
Hello.It could be pressure sores, due to constant pressure on one particular part of the body.It could be disastrous, if left alone.There are air and water beds available to equalize pressure all over the contact area.A good physiotherapist would be required to treat and prevent further sores.
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