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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Legs?
I have been diagnosed as having Lymphadema in my lower legs which have both swollen up pretty good and my wife at the suggestion of our MD wraps my leg each morning to help reduce the swelling = what is this tape that is being discussed? will it help-I am sick and tired of having my wife having to work so hard to do this Wrapping I would like to wrap them myself
Thu, 2 Aug 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The bandage you are talking about is called elasto bandage. Honestly speaking, there is no cure for this lymphedema. The only thing that is helping is limb elevation and elasto bandage. You can also use stockings. Stockings are easy to wear by yourself. It does not require assistance.So ask for stockings to doctor.
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Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
The bandage you are talking about is called elasto bandage. Honestly speaking, there is no cure for this lymphedema. The only thing that is helping is limb elevation and elasto bandage. You can also use stockings. Stockings are easy to wear by yourself. It does not require assistance.So ask for stockings to doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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