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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Its nowt major.........well i dont think so.... 
And i cant get to the docs to ask.
I have a tiny tiny little pinprick of a hole on my lower leg which is leaking fluid....
My leg is still swollen from a total knee replacement ....
But..........despite dressing it....it wont bloody stop..........aghhhhhhh
what can i do to stop it  |
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Now a knee replacement is something I know about! My dad's not long back had his done as has the other halves mum has had hers done for years.
If it's leaking fluid it could be a sign of infection. Does it feel inflamed or "hot" to the touch?
You're really better off at a Doctors as soon as possible over it as it could potentially be serious. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Now a knee replacement is something I know about! My dad's not long back had his done as has the other halves mum has had hers done for years.
If it's leaking fluid it could be a sign of infection. Does it feel inflamed or "hot" to the touch?
You're really better off at a Doctors as soon as possible over it as it could potentially be serious."
Clear fluid and the leg/knee feels fine. Not hot or inflammed at all......just the fluid. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i care for a lady who has the same thing on her hip - the hole is barely visible and without sounding gross it leaks a lot of puss and occasionally blood - definately get to the docs as soon as because she now lives with this and its never going to stop ( has done this now for over ten years) it was after a repeat hip operation it started - its dressed daily by district nurses |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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ok im not a nurse just wondering could it be a leaking oedema?
im sure there are tablets for it, but i think ive just treated people by elevating the limbs to reduce swelling, and by using cotton padding
best guess is to phone nhs direct though
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Hmm if it's clear liquid and it's very recently done it doesn't sound too serious. It's infection if it's a yellowly funky colour and if it smells well... gunky. Clear liquid could just be fluid build up on the joint coming through.
It might be worth giving the hospital where you had it done a call in the morning. They'd be able to give some advice over the phone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Is it at the bottom end of your scar and was the knee done only a few weeks ago?
No. nowhere near the scar at all and towards the ankle. "
And you didn't have a dvt after surgery? Is the calf still swollen? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hmm if it's clear liquid and it's very recently done it doesn't sound too serious. It's infection if it's a yellowly funky colour and if it smells well... gunky. Clear liquid could just be fluid build up on the joint coming through.
It might be worth giving the hospital where you had it done a call in the morning. They'd be able to give some advice over the phone."
Yes.
Think i will ring them tomorrow and thanks all for the advice  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Is it at the bottom end of your scar and was the knee done only a few weeks ago?
No. nowhere near the scar at all and towards the ankle.
And you didn't have a dvt after surgery? Is the calf still swollen? "
No dvt and still slightly swollen but not as bad as it was. no complications at all re surgery |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Can you get a district nurse out to see you?
Had a friend had both knees done at separate times within the last year, takes a whole for the swelling to go down.
Keep it elevated at waist height when sat down, take ibuprofen/diclofenac for swelling, cold compress for 20mins at a time.
Inadine dressings help to keep it clean of infection with a dressing ontop to absorb any weeping ( all available of district nurse on prescription) a good local pharmacy will deliver them out to you if needed hon.
Hope that helps x x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Can you get a district nurse out to see you?
Had a friend had both knees done at separate times within the last year, takes a whole for the swelling to go down.
Keep it elevated at waist height when sat down, take ibuprofen/diclofenac for swelling, cold compress for 20mins at a time.
Inadine dressings help to keep it clean of infection with a dressing ontop to absorb any weeping ( all available of district nurse on prescription) a good local pharmacy will deliver them out to you if needed hon.
Hope that helps x x"
Thank you....
will do some phoning tomorrow  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It perhaps needs packing, if its some of the incision, that hasn't quite healed. A simple job, if the fluid, becomes gungy, or smelly, it maybe infected. Antibiotics will be required. If you want anymore info, Hun, chuck me an inbox.  |
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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago
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its fluid on the leg I get it sometimes and leaks for days if ive picked a spot etc wouldn't worry too much elevate the leg and apply pressure to it that's what I do if its yellow or bloody get to gp |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Is it at the bottom end of your scar and was the knee done only a few weeks ago?
No. nowhere near the scar at all and towards the ankle.
And you didn't have a dvt after surgery? Is the calf still swollen? "
Most likely it is oedema exudate but need to rule out dvt. Best to call your ortho Secretary and get into their clinic rather than see anyone else. Trust me, surgeons are very possessive of their own patients and wouldn't want someone else staying antibiotics etc without consulting them.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It perhaps needs packing, if its some of the incision, that hasn't quite healed. A simple job, if the fluid, becomes gungy, or smelly, it maybe infected. Antibiotics will be required. If you want anymore info, Hun, chuck me an inbox. "
Its so tiny you cant see it. so couldnt pack it and no where near the incision at all.....
thank you for the advice .....everyone |
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"Its nowt major.........well i dont think so....
And i cant get to the docs to ask.
I have a tiny tiny little pinprick of a hole on my lower leg which is leaking fluid....
My leg is still swollen from a total knee replacement ....
But..........despite dressing it....it wont bloody stop..........aghhhhhhh
i had a total knee replacement 18 months ago. when did you have yours? i had a few issues. do you want to contact me?
what can i do to stop it "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just out of interest, how many who replied are actual medics?
im not, but stated that "
Didn't mean that in a derogatory way or as a put down to anyone who isn't and gave their opinion. Just genuinely wanted to know. |
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"Just out of interest, how many who replied are actual medics? "
I'm level two first aid but stated that. However we've both lots of knee replacement experience plus lots of general operation experience and bones being replaced with metal bits er... Experience. Call us the Bionic Couple as we have the ability to run unconvincingly and in slow motion  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It sounds like serous fluid. when someone has an operation particularly in a lower limb and particularly if they are of larger build, fluid that collects in the tissues makes a bid for freedom. Any small or otherwise hole (puncture from a needle while undergoing the op perhaps). Can start to leak this fluid. It is harmless, just messy. My husband had a heart bypass where they cut three holes in his leg to harvest a vein for the bypass. Those holes leaked for nearly 4 months at a peak rate of over 2 litres a day! The hospital advised us to wrap his leg in Tenna lady incontenance pads! No treatment, it stops on it's own eventually. |
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