A member asked:

Why would my 76 year old mother in law have puddles of water leaking from the open sores on her legs? she also has a hard time breathing sometimes

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Heart failure: Your mother should see an internist or cardiologist as soon as possible, since there may be something wrong with her heart.

Answered 9/15/2016

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Dr. Nassir Azimi answered

Specializes in Interventional Cardiology

EDEMA: Of the lower extremities can be from CHF or incompeetent veins and veinous insufficiency related to current or old clots. When associated with sob, would worry about chf. However, she could have incompetent veins and pulmonary hypertension. She should see a heart doctor and if not diagnosed a lung doctor.

Answered 1/8/2015

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