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Congestive heart failure is causing clear fluid to leak through my skin on both legs from ankle to mid-calf. treatment?

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PVD & serious edema: Peripheral vascular disease leading to edema will continue to get worse to the point of fluid leaking from skin. You need compression stockings measured and prescribed by a doctor or until then, go to any drug store and get 20-30 mm hg support stockings asap. You can raise your legs 4 times during the day for 20 minutes 6 inches higher than you heart to limit developing vessel pressures. This c.

Answered 1/9/2020

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See a doctor: You may benefit from unna boot medicated wraps with compression wraps.

Answered 11/6/2019

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Or better Rx: You probably need better heart failure treatment. See your cardiologist. Additionally, make sure you are taking your medications regularly, and eat a low sodium diet.

Answered 11/6/2019

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