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I have lymphedema to my left leg doctor advised me to wear stockings is there any alternative to this by not wearing them kindly provide your valuable feedback

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Stockings are the most convinient way of reducing the edema But if u are staying at home then leg elevation is also suggested but stokings are the most appropriate way ...  Read More

I've had lymphedema for many years but over 12 months a large lump is at the top of my leg which has a dull pain

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Is there any treatment or procedure to treat Lymphatic limb so that shape may reduce to its natural shape and size.

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HELLO, CONSULT A VASCULAR SURGEON FOR LYMPHACTOMY OF MAIN LYMPH CHENAL. TILL THAN CRAPE BANDAGE TO BE APPLIED LOCALLY DURING WORKING HOURS.. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

She has swelling in the leg since 2 months. She has previously undergone hysterectomy 2 years ago. What is the treatment for the oedema in ankle and feet

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Any history of Diabetes/Hypertension/ shortness of breath on walking or on exertion/ whether on any madication/ any other chronic illness? / whether on any medication? / Amount of urine passed daily/ ...  Read More

I have had lymphedema since birth. Mild edema on right cheek, neck and right hand. I would like to know if it can be diagnosed. Please if anybody has any advice on this. Images attached for both hands.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

I am waking up with a heavy left hand every day. The left palm feels heavy and mildly swollen. Recently when I was walking in the park I got itching on my left wrist on the palm side and there was one or two pimples which had swelling and was itchy. However even after the itching stopped, there is a small swelling on the wrist on the bottom of the

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Based on your complaints and picture seems like you need to give some rest to your hands. This seems like work related tendonitis. Means inflammation of your muscles and tendons of your hand. Could be ...  Read More

Are there any over-the-counter gels for reducing gum swelling?

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I am a 30 year old girl. I have developed swelling on my face since last 3 days due to no apparent reason. I have an important meeting to attend in 2 days. So are there any options to reduce the swelling in my face fast? Also will the effect of the option be long lasting?

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It's been a month that there is swelling in my hand, now it's extending to my elbow. Pain is also there throughout. And I am not able to put any type of pressure on my wrist/hand. I am attaching X-Ray images, please suggest.

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I had an accident a couple of weeks back for which I was on bed rest. Now though the pain has almost gone but there still is swelling in my legs and foot. I don’t wish to take any allopathic treatments for this so does anyone know how to reduce leg swelling naturally? Your responses would help me a lot! Kindly do respond.

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How can I reduce gum swelling and bleeding after dental work?

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Hi all, m a lactating mother need to know the safe tablet which I can consume safely to reduce swelling in fracture. please suggest.

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Limb elevation ...  Read More

My mother aged 68 yrs has lymphnode swelling on left side of neck and she has been taking antibiotics zifi cv 200 and painkiller zerodol sp both twice daily after food for 8-9 days. Now pain is not there but lymphnode swelling has not reduced so taking chymoral forte along with antibiotic zidi cv 200 will reduce lymphnode size? if yes kindly mentio

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If the lympnode size is not decreasing despite treatment for 8-9 days It is advisable to get it re checked and to do USG and FNAC tests ...  Read More

My 7 year old kid got slippedbin the stairs and got woundedb in mouthv.Therrbeas a sweeping in both upper and lower lip.Dictor prescribed icepack and zyter RB gel. How to reduce the swelling ?

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Yes applying ice pack will help ...  Read More

My daughter had lymph node swelling on neck left side below jaw. Ultrasound shows it's 25mm size. Doc prescribed antibiotics for 1 week. Now the swelling is reduced almost 80-90 % but I feel it's not gone completely. If we carefully touch we can feel the node with fingers and she had no pain now. It's almost a month now and my question will that no

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Neck Lymphnodes drain something called lymph from specific areas of the head and neck. So if she is still having the problem, it means the source of infection is still there or the antibiotics given w ...  Read More

I am a 25 year old girl. I have developed swelling on my face since last 2 weeks. My doctor told me this is due to some allergic reaction, but it is not there anywhere else on the body. How do I reduce this swelling on my face?

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Swelling on face can be due to premenstrual water retention, weak liver or kidneys and anemia .one factor or combination of factors ...  Read More

Hello Sir, We live in Pune. from last two months my father is suffering from severe pain in feet due swelling. The swelling has been worsened now with severe pain. We have consulted many doctors but still the swelling and pain is not reduced . My Father has medical history. He has gone through Angioplasty 4 years ago. He has sugar also. We need som

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Hello, We have Ayurvedic medicine treatment for these problems. No need for patients to get admitted and no operation or Panchkarma required. You can contact me online or offline or visit Pune clin ...  Read More

Hello I have a question regarding lipoedema in young woman. I have been watching and reading up on this condition and I find it a fitting explanation to my ailment. My legs (particularly my calves) as well as my upper arms are abnormally thicker than my waist, hips and forearms. My elbow have a blanket of fat that arise from my arms followed by ski

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Hi It seems excessive fat accumulated over things n arms.You needs lot of patience.Needs internal Ayurved medicines course package for it.+right diet+yoga.Medicines Available at ur doorstep by courier ...  Read More

I have been developing blisters on my medial left calf over the past 2 weeks. This is an area that sustained trauma in mid-March, which has healed. I have bilateral leg lymphedema as well, so my legs are either in a compression garment or short stretch bandages. In order to control the pressure gradient around the area of the blisters, i have bee

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. Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

Two weeks passed after accident. Left hand elbow joint has swelling which causes inability to stretch hand completely. X-ray shows bones are perfect. No pain. Swelling remains. Is this normal? Will it reduce on its own? Thanks,

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Hello there If 14 days have passed and swelling is still there it means it may have not healed completely or something is missed on xray. What kind of accident were you involved in? Did u fell on an o ...  Read More

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