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Suggest Treatment For Lymphodema
I have lymphodema and recently started leaking everwhere with a discharge odor. I just finished a Z pac but I have had a fever for over two weeks. I am very lethargic and when i am out of bed to go to the bathroom, I am dizzy. I have just strated having the dry heaves. Any help you can offer?
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Lymphedema occurs due to blockage of lymph channels and thus accumulation of lymph.
Thus for management of lymphedema, the underlying cause has to be found out.
Obstruction in lymph channels can occur due to pressure from outside or within the lymph vessels.
Thus, a Doppler study of the lymph channels is required to know the cause of lymph accumulation and thus management can be planned.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Lymphedema occurs due to blockage of lymph channels and thus accumulation of lymph.
Thus for management of lymphedema, the underlying cause has to be found out.
Obstruction in lymph channels can occur due to pressure from outside or within the lymph vessels.
Thus, a Doppler study of the lymph channels is required to know the cause of lymph accumulation and thus management can be planned.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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