Question 1

how could blood pooling occur in a person's leg?

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Blood pool in leg: stand up and stay still

Question 2

how do i get rid of fluid in my leg?

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See MD: Elevating your legs may help.  I would however suggest seeing your md to evaluate the cause of the fluid.  "fluid pills" like Lasix (furosemide) may help, but try to identify the cause before taking medication.

Question 3

my grandma cut her leg now it's leaking fluid?

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Go to Urgent Care: Get her to an Urgent Care or ER if the fluid is more than a tiny ooze whether or not it's blood. As an elderly woman of unknown medical condition, this could be a serious and correctable issue. So, go. If it's not necessary - ask for ways you can better evaluate this decision in the future. Thanks for being a good grandchild! Best!

Question 4

what would cause fluid retention in just 1 leg?

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Fluid retention: Fluid retention in just one leg is usually related to obstruction in the venous and/or lymphatics draining that swollen leg.

Question 5

what can a take for it

retaining fluid in my legs?

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Doctor can examine: A long discussion with one's primary care doctor is needed, because there are several possible causes for leg edema (some are serious, some are not). To say, "retaining fluid in my legs" reveals a medical condition, but the root cause can be heart, kidney, hormonal, positional, etc...  An in-person evaluation and talk with one's doctor is needed.

Question 6

i've been getting fluid build up in my legs what could it be?

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Leg Edema Swelling: There are many possible causes of leg swelling / leg edema including poor cirulcation of the veins (blood clots or valve dysfunction), kidney problems leading to fluid accumulation, heart problems such as congestive heart failure, or even liver dysfunction.  I would suggest a visit with your primary doctor to arrange for lab work, ekg of the heart, and venous ultrasound of your legs.

Question 7

last night had macle pool in my right leg and today is left leg?

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Cramps: Sounds like you are having muscle cramps. Be sure you have sufficient hydration and electrolyte replacement (calcium, magnesium, potassium). Do gentle stretching of your legs several times daily. Please let us know if thus does not  work

Question 8

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 9

what are symptoms of fluid in my leg?

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Usually....: Pain, swelling, tight skin - sometimes shiny, ability to push finger in and leave a dent (or leave a big sock line), increased weight.

Question 10

what does fluid in your leg feel like?

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Edema: Fluid that builds up around the ankles (termed edema) can sometimes be worse in the evening and better in the morning.  Sometimes when a finger is pushed into the swollen area, it will leave an imprint of the finger for a few seconds while the fluid reaccumulates in that area.  This tends to happen when the fluid build-up is more severe.  I hope this helps.

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Pooling of fluids in legs

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How could blood pooling occur in a person's leg?

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How do i get rid of fluid in my leg?

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My grandma cut her leg now it's leaking fluid?

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What would cause fluid retention in just 1 leg?

A member asked:

What can a take for it retaining fluid in my legs?

A member asked:

I've been getting fluid build up in my legs what could it be?

A member asked:

Last night had macle pool in my right leg and today is left leg?

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:

What are symptoms of fluid in my leg?

A member asked:

What does fluid in your leg feel like?

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