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What Causes Fluid Retention In The Foot?

Have a small accumulation of fluid, top of left foot. Have noticed it infrequently, thought it might have been attributed to a sore knee in the past, but knee isn t bothering me now..64 year old male, no know heart issues, no meds, in generally good health
Thu, 19 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It may be due to cellulitis or septicemia or deep vein thrombosis or varicose veins or dependent edema etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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What Causes Fluid Retention In The Foot?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be due to cellulitis or septicemia or deep vein thrombosis or varicose veins or dependent edema etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.