Will Trental Help In Treating Lymphedema?
Question: The Radiologist has given me Trental for Lynphodema due to surgery and radiation in the throat. I look like a turkey. I have had massage for 3 months and voice therapy. Will Trental help with the fluid loaded in my throat above the scar? Thanks XXXXX YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
There is evidence that trental would help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Trental is used to improve blood flow through narrow blood vessels. There was a study done to see if it would help in reducing lymphedema. It was not found to be helpful.
There is evidence that trental would help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Trental is used to improve blood flow through narrow blood vessels. There was a study done to see if it would help in reducing lymphedema. It was not found to be helpful.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar