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Suggest Treatment For Lower Lymphedema
i am 57 yrs. old with ms. with a morphine pain pump in stomach to control my pain. every since i put the pump in about 5yurs ago i ve had lower lymphedema. it has gotten to the point where my legs are solid black and purple from the knees down. i went through six weeks of of lymphedema therapy xand had them looking pretty good for a couple of weeks, but now they are back to looking all purple and black again. what do i do.
Thu, 23 Apr 2020
Hello,
You may be suffering from dependent edema with superficial thrombophlebitis or DVT. You have to keep your legs on elevated position , use stockings to prevent edema. Do regular exercise or physiotherapy, if symptoms not improved please get it done colour Doppler of lower limbs to know venous incompetence and consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
You may be suffering from dependent edema with superficial thrombophlebitis or DVT. You have to keep your legs on elevated position , use stockings to prevent edema. Do regular exercise or physiotherapy, if symptoms not improved please get it done colour Doppler of lower limbs to know venous incompetence and consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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