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My father's leg below knee is swallon and when a scissor fall on legs a clear water like fluid came out.he is very much suffered, please give reply?

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Dr. James Eitner answered

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See A Doctor ASAP: He needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. There are many things that can cause swelling in the legs or leg. Some of these can be life threatening, but easily treated.

Answered 4/27/2013

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Dr. Rhett Griggs answered

Edema: The clear fluid is edema. He needs to be seen by his primary care doctor. Is it one leg or both?

Answered 4/24/2013

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A member asked:

My father's leg below knee is swallon and when a scissor fall on legs a clear water like fluid came out.he is very much suffered, please give reply?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Eitner answered

Dr. Rhett Griggs answered

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