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Ex-husband had stroke 3 yrs ago. after a hot bath he squeezes and pushes down his leg and fluid leaks out and numbness temp gone. what is this?

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Dr. Mark Roberto answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Need More Info: Is the leg always swollen, and a lot? Is it completely paralyzed, and does he elevate the leg? Elevating will help reduce, as will exercise and ambulation, if able. What you describe is a leg so swollen, perhaps chronically, that water (called serous fluid) is actually seeping through the skin. NOT GOOD! Can easily lead to infection, amputation, or blood clot! Consider a compression stocking.

Answered 8/4/2014

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