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What would cause fluid retention in the legs and ankles of an elderly person?
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∙ 15y ago
Fluid frequently collects in the lower extremities of elderly people because their heart is not able to pump the fluid adequately and it backs up. The fluid settles to the lower extremities by gravity.
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