Why is fluid seeping out of my leg?

Question

I did go to the doctor and she told me I have a circulation problem. Most probably due to weight gain. Now I'm experiencing something very odd. My legs and feet have remained swollen and now there is water like fluid seeping out of the shin on my leg. It's odd. Why could this bee happening? I know I'm going to get the .. 'Go to the doctor' answers, but that is not what I am looking for. I fully plan on seeking medical advice from a physican, but was wondering if anyone had a clue about this before I go to the doctor.

I am off my feet for almost the majority of the day. I rejoined a gym. My problem is I sustained an injury a little over a year ago and when I think it's all gravy to work out again I wind up flat on my butt not able to do things for like 3 days. There is a lot of water retention. I'm not being treated for diabetes or gout. This started yesterday, or at least it's when I noticed it. I drank a ton of water and last night I was a little weirded out. The water is actaully coming out of a spot on my leg that was irritated at one point.

Oh, I should probably also add, that there is no odd smell to the fluid looks exactly like water. And it's just in that one spot.

Answer 1

Weeping leg edema means a back up of pressure within the small veins and capillaries that drain a specific region of the body. It was first described when there was obstruction to the venous and capillary blood vessels draining the lower extremeties. When the pressure gets high enough, the thin walls of the small veins and capillaries become leaky allowing the water portion of the blood to leak out. This fluid fills all the spaces outside the blood vessels and eventually ‘weeps` out on to the skin.

Lymphedema are classified on the basis of their origins. Two form of lymph-edema of the leg that occur frequently are described below.

A) PRIMARY LYMPHEDEMA OF THE LEG

The cause is a congenital malfunction of the lymphatic system which results in lymphedema of the leg that often begins with peripheral edema. There is swelling of the foot and lower high. If this goes untreated, the entire leg may become endematous. Since the patient discovers the condition only after the foot begins to swell, it is difficult to take the preventive measures.

Primary Lymphedema can be present at birth, but it may also develop later on. The swelling usually starts during puberty. Diagnosing congenital lymphatic vessel malformation without the presence of lymphedema is very difficult.

B) SECONDARY LYMPHEDEMA OF THE LEG

The causes:

- surgical severing of lymphatic vessels

- removal of lymph nodes in the groin and/or in the true pelvis

- accidental trauma to the lymph passages of the legs, e.g.g when a bone is broken as the result of a strong blow to the upper thigh, etc.

- radiotherapy of the groin area, the lower abdomen, or the lower lumbar vertebrae

- inflammation of the lymphatic vessels or the blood vessels of the leg or thepelvic region.

The result is lymphedema of the leg which frequently begins centrally. Lymph- edema then spreads relatively rapidly to the entire leg.

If there is no actual edema and "only" the preconditions for lymphedema of the leg are present, the condition is termed "predisposition to edema." At this stage it is important to take preventive measures.

Although lymphedema of the leg and/or the trunk after an abdominal operation does not constitute a threat to the life of the patient, it can according to Stillwell"..... often be the source of considerable physical and mental suffering and occasionally even cause disability."

Untreated, lymphedema will get progressively worse, and a case of mild edema can degenerate with hardening of the tissues as a result of fibroses or scleroses. Morever, long-term untreated lymphedema may lead to a form of cancer.

Hope this is helpful.....

Answer 2

Rheumatoid vasculitis - RA inflames blood vessels which end up weeping out of vessels to skin. Mine was eventually a chronic battle with cellulitis. Left leg was worst one but it does effect both lower legs and ankles. Other condition with vasclitis is Sjogren's Syndrome. Not much fun to live with all this (rashes, bumps that leak, sores in mouth and on tongue, sometimes itching and the big part is pain 7 to 10+ My experience has been most physicians don't know what it is (lower legs and feet are brown 24/7 because of the blood under the skin which creates brownish blotches to go along with the rash.......little target shaped erruptions on legs, feet, ankles. Best of luck to all of you with these diseases - they can become fatal if ignored. KAREN

Answer 3

Weeping Legs

Answer 4

I've never heard of such a thing, but my wildest guess (and this IS just a guess after all) is that because of the excess fluid retention in your legs, its being expelled through small cracks or fissures in the skin.

I'm surprised your doctor hasn't prescribed any sort of diuretic or something to help get rid of the water your body's retaining!

Wow! Good luck with that!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I'm with you. Mine started by both legs turning bright red, (like sunburn). That was 6 month ago. I've been to three different Dr's. I was told I had cellulitis, I was told I had reaction to a medicine, I was told I have PAD. I started diuretic pills. It seems to help with the swelling. I am going to a vein Dr. this Thursday. I believe it is a circulation problem. I have had clear water like leakage several time this past month.
I've had antibiotic pills and creams but it only calms it. Hopefully this Dr. is the one to help. I am over weight but they say to "stay off your feet". Can't do. I have a lower back issue and balance issues. The more I stay of my feet, the heavier I get.

Answer 7

Are you being treated for gout or diabetes? It could be Uric acid leeching itself out from your skin because your pores are damaged?

A friend of ours has Crones disease and his legs did this, they almost looked like they were going to explode! It was scary. THis also happens to Cancer patients undergoing Chemo sometimes too. It is not from just a normal every day circulation problem, it sounds like an infection. Go back... to SOMEONE ELSE!

What did the Dr. Say?

Answer 8

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Answer 9

fluid seeping leg

Answer 10

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