Question 1

i have a caustic lye burn on my leg that is still draining serious fluid. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on how recent the exposure and the depth of wound it may drain for some time. You need to be evaluated by a surgeon.

Question 2

fluid build up in knee, quite large with a lot of pain, once drained it fills up again in a few days. cannot straighten leg fully. mri soon, thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis problem: Arthritis is a very general term that just means inflammation of a joint and that is exactly what you have.  It could be from infection, trauma, neoplasm or autoimmune-type(rheumatoid) but, you really should not have any of these problems at the age of 21. You have an MRI scheduled and your doctor will no doubt order lab studies on the fluid. Take it easy until results come back. Good luck to you.

Question 3

surgery years ago has an incision draining lymph fluid like a faucet dripping. leg fills with fluid and incision blisters and pop for the fluid to drain. starting to be painful blisters. who do i see?

Accepted Answer

See primary doctor.: Please go and see your primary doctor as soon as possible. After evaluating you he will decide about which specialist to send you for proper treatment.  he might send you do either dermatologist or general surgeon for more treatment.

Question 4

dad had varicose vein surgery years ago he bumped his leg & now there is a bump & the dr. keeps using a needle & drain fluid is the a fix for this?

Accepted Answer

Fix available: If the lump is persisting despite needle drainage, an ulrasound of the lump and the veins looking for veinous insufficiency may reveal a more treatable diagnosis.

Question 5

i had a severe reaction to the shingrix and moderna vaccine in 2021. i developed bilateral blood clots in my legs. i am barely able to walk and have ulcers all over my lower legs and on my scalp that drain fluid. can someone help my legs are rotting?

Accepted Answer

: Sorry to hear of your these problems, but the vacations were not the cause:  no vaccines cause anything like these symptoms. Presumably you have a doctor for these problems -- discuss the situation further with him or her. Or start seeing a doctor if you haven't yet done so. Good luck.

Question 6

how is fluid drained from the knee?

Accepted Answer

Via needle aspiratio: Check out material from aafp re knee joint aspiration: http://www.Aafp.Org/afp/2002/1015/p1497.Html. You can also watch youtube videos of knee joint aspiration: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=clmfivdtope. Common point (pun intended): fluid drained from knee (and any other joint) using a needle & syringe after numbing medication & cleaning area off.

Question 7

can lymphatic fluid be drained from a knee?

Accepted Answer

Warm knee: That is synovial fluid that can be drained easily. It brings a great relief to patients.

Question 8

if i have fluid drained off my knee will i have to miss work

Accepted Answer

No: Usually not, just take it easy for several hours with no aggressive jump, repetitive squat, prolonged pivoting, or heavy activity.

Question 9

i've had a recent injury to my left knee, it was drained, however it has accumulated all the fluid again and the pain is worse.  what happened?

Accepted Answer

Fluid: it is not uncommon for fluid to reaccumulate. i would recommend you see an orthopedics physician it may require draining again and steroid injection

Question 10

should i be concerned that the fluid drain from my knee was bloody and not yellowy like in the past times. what is the difference? i have pseudogout.

Accepted Answer

Traumatic tap: It was probably a traumatic tap and therefore it means nothing.

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I have a caustic lye burn on my leg that is still draining serious fluid. is this normal?

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Fluid build up in knee, quite large with a lot of pain, once drained it fills up again in a few days. cannot straighten leg fully. mri soon, thoughts?

A member asked:

Surgery years ago has an incision draining lymph fluid like a faucet dripping. leg fills with fluid and incision blisters and pop for the fluid to drain. starting to be painful blisters. who do i see?

A member asked:

Dad had varicose vein surgery years ago he bumped his leg & now there is a bump & the dr. keeps using a needle & drain fluid is the a fix for this?

A member asked:

I had a severe reaction to the shingrix and moderna vaccine in 2021. i developed bilateral blood clots in my legs. i am barely able to walk and have ulcers all over my lower legs and on my scalp that drain fluid. can someone help my legs are rotting?

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How is fluid drained from the knee?

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Can lymphatic fluid be drained from a knee?

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If i have fluid drained off my knee will i have to miss work

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I've had a recent injury to my left knee, it was drained, however it has accumulated all the fluid again and the pain is worse. what happened?

A member asked:

Should i be concerned that the fluid drain from my knee was bloody and not yellowy like in the past times. what is the difference? i have pseudogout.

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