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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
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Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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Thu, 19 Jul 2018
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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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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.
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