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What Causes Fluid Leakage From Lower Legs In A Diabetic Patient?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Question: My husband age 68 has diabetes or several year, overweight, grossly swollen lower legs. For acouple of days now his lower legs have been leaking lots of clear fluid as it appears the skin just cannot handle the pressure. Should we go in to an immediate care favility tomorrow or can it wait until Monday and try to see his regular physician? I am XXXXXXX he needs diuretics but is reluctant to take them as he has to urinate a lot already. He also takes cholsterol meds and high blod pressure meds. I don't kniw exactly which ones.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to go to hospital

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
First, if he's urinating already too much the chances are string that his sugars are not well controlled.
I would suggest testing his sugars and get a better control on the sugars.
Second , yes you are right that he needs a course of diuretics as XXXXXXX as possible.
But there is a strong possibility that his kidney functions are getting deranged.
So diuretic use may further affect the kidneys.
so u suggest going to the hospital.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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What Causes Fluid Leakage From Lower Legs In A Diabetic Patient?

Brief Answer: Better to go to hospital Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. First, if he's urinating already too much the chances are string that his sugars are not well controlled. I would suggest testing his sugars and get a better control on the sugars. Second , yes you are right that he needs a course of diuretics as XXXXXXX as possible. But there is a strong possibility that his kidney functions are getting deranged. So diuretic use may further affect the kidneys. so u suggest going to the hospital. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.