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Suggest Treatment For Edema In The Legs With Redness Around The Ankles

I am a 98 year old women and have fluid retention in both legs. I have been sitting with my legs elevated this afternoon, but now when I go to change my clothes, I find that my legs are red beginning at my ankles and going up my leg. my leg also feels hot. Is this something urgent that I should address?
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
dear madam,
i would like to know do you have any fever,is there pain in the ankles, did you sustain any injury,
what you are most likely experiencing is inflammatory reaction,which is spreading up,
it is better for you to visit clinician.
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Suggest Treatment For Edema In The Legs With Redness Around The Ankles

dear madam, i would like to know do you have any fever,is there pain in the ankles, did you sustain any injury, what you are most likely experiencing is inflammatory reaction,which is spreading up, it is better for you to visit clinician.