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What Causes Swollen Legs Despite Fluid Drainage?

Hi good Day. im 23 years old. Been hospitalized last feb 24, 2017 because of my leg is swelling. in my mri result theres a fluid in my stomach down to my legs. I got 2 operation incision & drainage, and aspiration of abcess. 2 operation because after my 1st operation they mri me again and still theres a fluid. I got better. But after a week after I discharged I noticed my legs is swelling again. what will I do ?
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Most probably there is reaccumulation.

Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. You might require a revision surgery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician

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What Causes Swollen Legs Despite Fluid Drainage?

Hi, Most probably there is reaccumulation. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. You might require a revision surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician