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My mil is 77..fluid build up in herthe legs and we think it's cellucitious and her kidney funtion is low.. what should we do? help please

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

Well could be: Fluid and edema. Could be from heart failure and kidney failure. You need to see a physician about this. Some causes of swelling such as deep venous thrombosis are life threatening. So go see a doctor.

Answered 11/16/2013

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