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How Do They Do The Draining On Swelling Leg
Question: How do they do the draining on swelling leg
Brief Answer:
It's by medications only
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Leg swelling drainage is done by medications only, which increases one's urine output. So, increasing the urine would drain fluid in the leg through urine. Leg swelling drainage can't be done using needle and syringe.
Also, cause of leg swelling needs to be treated like cardiac, liver or kidney diseases. Leg elevation also helps to reduce leg swelling. If cause for leg swelling is varicose veins then its treated with surgery or stockings. If leg swelling is due to block in some veins then those blockages may be opened by stenting.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
It's by medications only
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Leg swelling drainage is done by medications only, which increases one's urine output. So, increasing the urine would drain fluid in the leg through urine. Leg swelling drainage can't be done using needle and syringe.
Also, cause of leg swelling needs to be treated like cardiac, liver or kidney diseases. Leg elevation also helps to reduce leg swelling. If cause for leg swelling is varicose veins then its treated with surgery or stockings. If leg swelling is due to block in some veins then those blockages may be opened by stenting.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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