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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Feet When Diagnosed With Muscular Dystrophy
Hello, due to Muscula Dysfrophy (Polymysitis) I had to be licked up by a Paramedic a few nights ago. In doing so I believe he broke one or ore of my ribs - I ve had them a few times previously. Today in addition to this y feet are extremely swolen ul to tne point of popping. Snould I be comcerned about tnis? Thank you, Jasmin Reynolds
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
Hi,
Swelling on leg in muscular dystrophy can be treated by-
- keeping leg end raised
- gentle massage would improve circulation & reduce swelling
- movements or prescribed exercises would help
- using stalkings would prevent recurrence
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
Swelling on leg in muscular dystrophy can be treated by-
- keeping leg end raised
- gentle massage would improve circulation & reduce swelling
- movements or prescribed exercises would help
- using stalkings would prevent recurrence
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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