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Post Mastectomy

2016-08-29 08:57:29
Inspite of doing the recommended exercises the hand swells up very bad by end of the day, can you suggest what can be done to improve the situation, what food etc
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Yes, I would also suggest customized stockings &  physiotherapy

Answered2016-08-29 13:15:46

YESNO

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You can use lymphaedoma stockings. Also messages and follow with physiotherapy and your Surgeon

Answered2016-08-29 13:08:33

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