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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Both Legs With Scars
Question: Ihave swelling in bothe legs from under my knee to foot also scars
Brief Answer:
Possible Venous disorder?Needs confirmation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
Swelling in both legs with scars needs evaluation with colour duplex scan of both limbs.
Such symptoms are usually related to underlying venous or arterial disorders.
Considering your age,a 2 dimensional echo is also needed to rule out cardiac disorders,which can also present with similar symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible Venous disorder?Needs confirmation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
Swelling in both legs with scars needs evaluation with colour duplex scan of both limbs.
Such symptoms are usually related to underlying venous or arterial disorders.
Considering your age,a 2 dimensional echo is also needed to rule out cardiac disorders,which can also present with similar symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do you to treat it?
Brief Answer:
Diuretics and vascular re constructive procedures are used.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
In case if venous disorders are detected,thrombolysis or decompressive techniques are used to relieve the edema.
Likewise stenting procedures can be adapted if arterial disorders are found out.
Drugs like Diuretics will help to eliminate the excess fluids.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Diuretics and vascular re constructive procedures are used.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
In case if venous disorders are detected,thrombolysis or decompressive techniques are used to relieve the edema.
Likewise stenting procedures can be adapted if arterial disorders are found out.
Drugs like Diuretics will help to eliminate the excess fluids.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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