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Suggest Remedies For Water Retention In Legs In An Elderly Person
Question: My mother is 75, and she has major water retension in her legs and two days ago she started to seep from her pores and would soak thru a towel within 1 hour. Is this something I should be concerned about. With the water retension her legs feel hard.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
hi and welcome.
in most cases this is caused by weakened heart function or kidney disorder. She should now reduce intake of salt,avoid standing or walking for longer duration,keep legs elevated while sleeping, regulate blood pressure and take fursemude medications prescribed by her doctor. legs edema always causes secretion of pores and wounds I. legs. she should apply elastic compresses and rest. cardiologist work is required. Wish you good health. Regards
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Detailed Answer:
hi and welcome.
in most cases this is caused by weakened heart function or kidney disorder. She should now reduce intake of salt,avoid standing or walking for longer duration,keep legs elevated while sleeping, regulate blood pressure and take fursemude medications prescribed by her doctor. legs edema always causes secretion of pores and wounds I. legs. she should apply elastic compresses and rest. cardiologist work is required. Wish you good health. Regards
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