Question 1

husband has edema on legs, yesterday a large blister formed and is now weeping and doesn't show signs of stopping what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Cover it: cover it with a clean bandage/gauze and go see your doctor, 
is it red and painful?  If so go get it looked at.

Question 2

can weeping edema blisters of the legs be treated at home? what is the best way to prevent cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis: Nope. You need urgent medical attention and most likely antibiotics.

Question 3

what causes leg edema?

Accepted Answer

Fluid retention: There are many causes of this fluid retention some very serious such as kidney failure,  heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver and portal vein blockage in the liver. Less serious causes include varicose veins, and excessive salt in the diet. Infrequent causes can be blockage of the veins in the abdomen. Single leg edema can indicate a dangerous clot in the leg. See your doctor.

Question 4

who knows how to wrap a leg to reduce leg edema?

Accepted Answer

Leg edema: Anyone who treats lymphedema and most who treat varicose veins and venous insufficiency will know how to wrap properly.  It is important to remember that the most effective wrapping is not done with ace bandages.  They are too stretchy.  Wraps should not have much elastic in them at all.  There are also non-elastic compression devices, like circaid and others, that are also very effectively.

Question 5

how do u eliminate leg edema, once u get it do u always have it?

Accepted Answer

Edema: Elimination of leg edema depends completely on the primary cause of the edema.  Once the true cause is determined by your physician then proper treatment can be instituted, and hopefully the edema will clear.

Question 6

postdvt leg much thinner & painful than other leg (which gets edema). why thinner? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Confused as you are.: So the leg with the clot in it is smaller than the other leg which does not have a clot? Or did you have a procedure for this clot, like a clot extraction? Are you currently on a blood thinner?

Question 7

treatment of edema in the leg?

Accepted Answer

Elevation.: Edema provided both legs elevation low sodium diet. Walking helpful, standing still worsens. If only one leg could be blood clot need medical evaluation. If no improvement if both legs need to see physician.

Question 8

how can lower leg edema be treated?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Or edema, has several very different causes and because of that- different treatments.  Water retention due to cardiac issues needs to be treated medically, vein problems can be addressed by compression hose and elevation, lymphatic swelling needs compression via stockings and lympedema pumps.

Question 9

how long will leg edema caused by sunburn last?

Accepted Answer

It can last 3-4 wks: elevate your legs, try cool compresses and cool baths and aspirin if no contraindication.

Question 10

i have leg edema..my chest is now hurts and im coughing?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a few is: Sounds like you have a few things going on.  You need to give a good history. In other words how long have you been coughing?  Any other symptoms?  Need more information. Ow the edema may be another issue. Here you need more evaluation. So see a doctor and so you can be evaluated and treated

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Weeping leg edema

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Husband has edema on legs, yesterday a large blister formed and is now weeping and doesn't show signs of stopping what do i do?

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Can weeping edema blisters of the legs be treated at home? what is the best way to prevent cellulitis?

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What causes leg edema?

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Who knows how to wrap a leg to reduce leg edema?

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How do u eliminate leg edema, once u get it do u always have it?

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Postdvt leg much thinner & painful than other leg (which gets edema). why thinner? thank you.

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Treatment of edema in the leg?

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How can lower leg edema be treated?

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How long will leg edema caused by sunburn last?

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I have leg edema..my chest is now hurts and im coughing?

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