Question 1

my great aunt has clear fluid leaking from her legs and her legs are red. could she just prop them up and see how it does?

Accepted Answer

Propping helps: but I would be concerned about a skin infection called cellulitis. That would require antibiotics. See a physician For a prompt evaluation.

Question 2

does sores on legs that leak clear fluid indicate diabetes?

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Sores on legs: Hello. Thank you for asking this question. Diabetes is diagnosed with a blood test. While there may be signs and symptoms associated with it, the diagnosis is based on blood sugar levels.  Sores leaking clear fluid may arise for many reasons. If you have swelling in your legs and poor blood flow, there may be an underlying illness that should be investigated.

Question 3

hi my boyfriend recently had 3 stiches in his lower leg due to an accident and is now leaking clear fluid?

Accepted Answer

Can be normal: Some clear fluid can be normal. If area is red painful and swollen  and drainage is yellow or puss is present it would mean it is infected and he need to see his physician.

Question 4

i have a cut on my leg and it is leaking clear fluid. does this mean i have an infection?

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Have it checked: If there is a cut and drainage involved, you need to have it checked out because left untreated it can lead to an infection.  Make sure you keep the cut bandaged and clean until you are seen by a physician.

Question 5

clear fluid leaking from just above ankle. cardiac ablation 4/5. coreg(25mg) lasix(20mg)  amiodaron( 200mg)

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More information : I’m not sure what your question is or even what your reference to your ablation means, but we need more info.  Do you have a wound?  Are your legs swollen?  Pictures, details and specific questions are very helpful.

Question 6

i scratched my leg and now clear fluid is steadily dripping out soaking everything leg has been very swollen for a long time what should i do?

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See doctor: The fluid is probably from the swelling and the release of that fluid. You are problems with an infection. See your doctor before it gets worse

Question 7

small clear fluid bumps on lower legs an ankles?

Accepted Answer

Clear fluid bumps: Check with your doctor or dermatologist!
Differential Pemphigus Vulgaris, Bullous Pemphigus, Pemphygoid, Insect bites ,etc

Question 8

we were outside all day today and at bath time i noticed two clear fluid fill bumps on my four year old's leg. they are hard and slightly itchy he say?

Accepted Answer

Make sure they are: not bug bites, tick bites and or/ exposure to poison ivy or other contact dermatitis. If concerned, see the pediatrician right away to have it treated, and prevent a secondary bacterial infection from occurring.

Question 9

i am 37 weeks, yesterday i woke up and had a clear fluid run down my legs, l and d said it was just discharge?

Accepted Answer

Probably was: It is not uncommon to have sometimes clear discharge towards the end of pregnancy.  Also  many times urine may leak giving you the feeling that your water broke.  The staff would have taken some of the fluid out, put on a slide to confirm if "ferning" happened which is the sign this was amniotic fluid (water from the bag around the baby).

Question 10

i had a bump on my leg which i thought was a mosquito bite. it was very itchy and filled with a clear fluid. it is now a hard crusty raised bump?

Accepted Answer

You probably have: An infection and possibly and abscess, that is a collection of infectious material within a tissue. Treatment is antibiotics and possibly incision and drainage by a physician. Signs are redness, swelling, heat and pain. If is not an abscess, you have an infection as per your description. Seek medical attention asap.

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My great aunt has clear fluid leaking from her legs and her legs are red. could she just prop them up and see how it does?

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Does sores on legs that leak clear fluid indicate diabetes?

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Hi my boyfriend recently had 3 stiches in his lower leg due to an accident and is now leaking clear fluid?

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I have a cut on my leg and it is leaking clear fluid. does this mean i have an infection?

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Clear fluid leaking from just above ankle. cardiac ablation 4/5. coreg(25mg) lasix(20mg) amiodaron( 200mg)

A member asked:

I scratched my leg and now clear fluid is steadily dripping out soaking everything leg has been very swollen for a long time what should i do?

A member asked:

Small clear fluid bumps on lower legs an ankles?

A member asked:

We were outside all day today and at bath time i noticed two clear fluid fill bumps on my four year old's leg. they are hard and slightly itchy he say?

A member asked:

I am 37 weeks, yesterday i woke up and had a clear fluid run down my legs, l and d said it was just discharge?

A member asked:

I had a bump on my leg which i thought was a mosquito bite. it was very itchy and filled with a clear fluid. it is now a hard crusty raised bump?

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