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Can An Edema In The Leg Cause Wound Drainage?
I have a small wound in my calf and it has been oozing lots of fluid, for 2 days, filling wrapped bandages.Has a tiny bit of blood in it. My lower leg and foot has edema ...could the fluid be from the edema ? I have a pacemaker for a fib and am female, 80 and this is not painful.
Thu, 25 May 2017
Hello Dear
I evaluated your concern in depth .
* It is not the edema in the leg causing wound drainage but ,
It is the infected wound with drainage which has developed cellulitis & as
a result of that you have edema in leg and foot .
* Suggestions for your better recovery
# Keep the leg elevated over 3 pillows when resting
# In our clinic we recommend antibiotics according to the culture report of
wound drainage , anti - inflammatory molecules to recover faster
# Regular thorough dressing of the wound
# keep BP , blood sugar , weight under control
# remain ambulatory but avoid more pressure over the affected leg ,
instead use stick support
# balanced nutritious diet to combat pathogens easily
Hope this will definitely help you .
Feel free to ask any further health related question in future anytime .
Thanks for using Health care magic .
Regards .
I evaluated your concern in depth .
* It is not the edema in the leg causing wound drainage but ,
It is the infected wound with drainage which has developed cellulitis & as
a result of that you have edema in leg and foot .
* Suggestions for your better recovery
# Keep the leg elevated over 3 pillows when resting
# In our clinic we recommend antibiotics according to the culture report of
wound drainage , anti - inflammatory molecules to recover faster
# Regular thorough dressing of the wound
# keep BP , blood sugar , weight under control
# remain ambulatory but avoid more pressure over the affected leg ,
instead use stick support
# balanced nutritious diet to combat pathogens easily
Hope this will definitely help you .
Feel free to ask any further health related question in future anytime .
Thanks for using Health care magic .
Regards .
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Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern
Wound drainage suggest the wound is infected.Local edema(swelling) around infected wound is normal.I will suggest you see the Doctor for regular wound dressing and antibiotics.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns.
Wish you good health
Dr Mbuomboh
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern
Wound drainage suggest the wound is infected.Local edema(swelling) around infected wound is normal.I will suggest you see the Doctor for regular wound dressing and antibiotics.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns.
Wish you good health
Dr Mbuomboh
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