What are the general treatment methods for lymphedema? Although the causes of lymphedema vary, the initial symptoms are all due to the obstruction of lymphatic return, resulting in lymphedema in tissues. Currently, the best treatment method for lymphedema is a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The treatment of lymphedema is divided into Western medicine treatment, including surgical treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment. The purpose of treating lymphedema is to drain the accumulated lymph fluid, prevent its re-accumulation, and eliminate edema. Below, we will introduce the general treatment methods for lymphedema.
(1) Anti-inflammatory therapy: drugs against streptococcus can be used, advocating long-term or prolonged use of antibiotics, such as long-acting penicillin, etc.
(2) Protect the affected limb and avoid standing for a long time.
(3) Diuretics: there is still controversy, and they are not used as the main treatment method for lymphedema.
(4) Tissue therapy: injection treatment with cryopreserved placental tissue fluid.
(5) Binding therapy: elastic bandages are selected, bound after adding cotton pads, which can help promote the disappearance of swelling.
(6) Baking and binding therapy: before the aforementioned binding therapy, radiation heat baking is performed first.
(7) Mulberry leaf injection combined with binding therapy: 4ml of 25% mulberry leaf injection is given by intramuscular injection, 1-2 times/day, then using the aforementioned binding method.
What are the general treatment methods for lymphedema? The above is a detailed introduction by experts on the general treatment methods for lymphedema, hoping it can help you. If you have more questions, you can consult the experts online at Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vascular Hospital. Finally, I wish you good health.
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