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sounds like "pedal edema" or "pitting edema" when you push on the leg does it leave an indintation for a moment then slowly go back to normal? the main cause for water retention signs in your legs is CHF or "congestive heart failure" see a doctor.. most likely the drug they will prescribe is lasix aka water pill.

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what would cause fluid in legs and ankles is due to bld flow either not flowing correctely or something is blocking the blood or the flow of bld is thickening.

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poor circulation.

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