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What Is The Best Cure Of Lymphederma ?

i have a problem just diagnosied few days back its called lymhederma anles are swollen dr say itrs some infection on the left knee is it curable or will it lead it elaphanitistis i am scared . he has give medicine for swelling to come down plus clopitab plus daflon plusolisat to reduce the obesity there is plenty of capillary vericose veins cloted show in the dopler test. will alopathy be useful or ayurvedic is beter pls suggest its a new problem now.
Tue, 18 Oct 2011
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need an answer to cure lymphederma is ayurvedic medicine good or allopathy pls suggest.
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Aashish Raghu's  Response
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Excess swelling of the feet may be caused due to different causes, most commonly Filarial parasite infection, Other causes can be varicose veins, heart problem, kidney problem, liver problems as well. According to the cause the treatment is usually given. In your case Varicose veins being the cause. You need to keep the legs elevated using pillows for instance. The medicine Daflon is given for varicose vein disorders. You may use compression stockings as well as advised to reduce the swelling. But usually Varicose veins need sclerotherapy if small like only telengectasia phase but if larger and more severe it may required surgical removal. Kindly do discuss with your Doctor in this regard. Exercise daily. Eat high protein diet like cereals, pulses, chicken, lean meat. Drink enough water.
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General & Family Physician Dr. Jitender Chauhan's  Response
Hello,welcome to Healthcaremagic. Lyphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. Lymphedema may be inherited (primary) or caused by injury to the lymphatic vessels (secondary). It can be associated with accidents or certain diseases or problems that may inhibit the lymphatic system from functioning properly. In tropical areas of the world, a common cause of secondary lymphedema is filariasis, a parasitic infection. There is different classification of it into stages. You must follow the treatment regularly and you would be able to reduce your symptoms. Wish you good health.
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What Is The Best Cure Of Lymphederma ?

need an answer to cure lymphederma is ayurvedic medicine good or allopathy pls suggest.