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My client has liver cancer and is leaking fluid from both legs i have prop them up and put towels on the floor to catch the fluid so either of us won'?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Yes: The swelling and oozing of the legs are due to the liver problems and will not resolve unless the liver problems are resolved. It is called ascites

Dr Deeik agreed

Answered 12/14/2016

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A member asked:

My client has liver cancer and is leaking fluid from both legs i have prop them up and put towels on the floor to catch the fluid so either of us won'?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Dr Deeik agreed

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