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Fluid build up rock hard legs

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Big swollen rock hard legs and stomach even hours after a drain what can I do to help my family member?

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Hi

Should they be taken to hospital? Or phone out of hours or 111

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Apparently not.

Gp district nurses and hospice have all seen it.

They say that's the cancer :/

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Oh, that's so sad. Here if you need me . Take care. Thinking of you. Lynne xx

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Oh dear , are they on any diuretics? Do you have any out of hours contact you can ring for any advice xx

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No they said it will affect salts too badly

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Oh I see , sorry to hear the issues your having

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