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Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis

my son in law had cellulitis several years ago. He now has a very large swollen leg. There is a problem with water in the leg. The Drs. plan to do vnus closure on his leg. It is suppose to close the way the water travels through the leg because it is already closed up this is to make the water find a new way out. It just doesn t make since to me. I am really concerned for my son it law. His leg looks terrible and this just hold water, unlike his leg.
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
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Hi. Probably, your son in law is having venous insufficiency Or lymphatic obstruction (Filariasis). That explains leg swelling, watery discharge and increased risk of infection like cellulitis. You should consult a dermatologist and/or vascular surgeon and follow their advice. Hope it helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis

Hi. Probably, your son in law is having venous insufficiency Or lymphatic obstruction (Filariasis). That explains leg swelling, watery discharge and increased risk of infection like cellulitis. You should consult a dermatologist and/or vascular surgeon and follow their advice. Hope it helps.