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Many father has colon cancer spread to the liver and now both legs are swollen with fluid to the hips. how to we relieve this fluid?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swelling & cancer: Thigh high compression stockings may be helpful but will not treat the underlying condition. Diuretic pills could also be used in this situation.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2018

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