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What Causes Weeping Edema On The Legs?
My mother in law is 82. She has not seen a dr since 1986. I am taking her at her request to see one tomorrow and need to prepare myself and the family for what we might hear. She has had swollen legs for quite some time with some clear seepage. She is overweight and very inactive. The blisters on her legs are now covering her chest and back with intense itching and discomfort. She thinks we will get some antibiotic for an infection and be on our way. What can I expect the dr to do or test before we leave their office?
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It may be dependent edema or it may be a secondary infection or deep vein thrombosis or cellulitis or cardiac problem or renal failure etc..Just go and give to doctor proper history about how it is started and when it is stated associated symptoms etc.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It may be dependent edema or it may be a secondary infection or deep vein thrombosis or cellulitis or cardiac problem or renal failure etc..Just go and give to doctor proper history about how it is started and when it is stated associated symptoms etc.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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