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What Causes Small Fluid Filled Sore On Shin Area?
Posted on
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Question : I have a small sore on my right leg shin area that has been "weeping" a clear liquid for about 2 weeks. I have tried alternating hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol and a tube of wound healing honey and put sterile gauze patch over. Also there is a slight redness/swelling to a small area of the leg, but I'm mostly concerned about that clear liquid seeping out. Please advise. Thank you
Brief Answer:
possible infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM,
There is a possibility of an infection causing the unhealing area on your leg. You have done many of the things that should cause most sores to heal up. The clear fluid is a sign of inflammation. When the body is trying to fight off something or heal up something it causes an inflammatory reaction and weeping clear fluid is a sign of this inflammation. I would keep putting the antibiotic salve on it and get in to see your doctor as soon as possible.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
possible infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM,
There is a possibility of an infection causing the unhealing area on your leg. You have done many of the things that should cause most sores to heal up. The clear fluid is a sign of inflammation. When the body is trying to fight off something or heal up something it causes an inflammatory reaction and weeping clear fluid is a sign of this inflammation. I would keep putting the antibiotic salve on it and get in to see your doctor as soon as possible.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
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