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What Does Clear Sticky Watery Discharge From A Bump In The Leg Indicate?
Question: I am "leaking: a clear sticky water type seepage from the pores in my leg. I do suffer edema and wonder if that is linked to it. I am a 69yr old female. Do I need to be concerned?
Brief Answer:
It could be lymphatic fluid.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like Lymphatic fluid.
Usually , the fluid will not leak.In cases of infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (Cellulitis),leakage will be seen.
If the affected limb is red and swollen,it is of more severe type.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Linezolid 600mg twice daily , anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. Affected lower limb has to.be kept elevated. Diuretic will be helpful if there is no infection.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be lymphatic fluid.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like Lymphatic fluid.
Usually , the fluid will not leak.In cases of infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (Cellulitis),leakage will be seen.
If the affected limb is red and swollen,it is of more severe type.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Linezolid 600mg twice daily , anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. Affected lower limb has to.be kept elevated. Diuretic will be helpful if there is no infection.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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