Every person in his life, one way or another, at least once received swelling or bruising from a blow. The youngest of us are especially often susceptible to this phenomenon, because childhood does not pass without abrasions, falls and bruises. Swelling or bruising can appear anywhere on our body: on a leg, arm or even face.
Typically, the first signs of possible swelling or bruising after an impact may be:
The following folk methods will help you quickly cope with swelling and bruises:
1. Cold. Ice compresses will help quickly relieve swelling at the site of the injury. You need to take regular ice from the freezer or use a product frozen in the freezer. When cold comes into contact with the skin, the blood vessels narrow, which greatly helps relieve swelling and relieve pain. To avoid frostbite of skin tissue or other unpleasant consequences, wrap the ice in a napkin or handkerchief and use such a compress for no more than 15 minutes.
2. Warm up. After the swelling is localized (in about a day), you can warm up the skin to speed up tissue regeneration, this will get rid of bruises faster. Warming up can be done with salt or sand for 15 minutes.
3. Plantain and cabbage. To ease pain and relieve swelling, apply cabbage leaves and plantain to the sore spot, changing them several times a day.
4. Coltsfoot, wild rosemary. Infusions of these two herbs are used as lotions, which are applied every 2-3 hours to the sore spot.
5. Potato starch. An effective way to combat unwanted bruises on the body is potato starch. It is mixed with water in small proportions and the resulting mixture is applied to the sore spot.
6. Propolis. A propolis-based tincture will quickly cope with swelling, swelling and bruises.
7. Castor oil. You can also apply a castor oil compress to the site of the bruise.
8. Parsley and vodka . The tincture of vodka and parsley is prepared as follows: 250 g. vodka crushed 50 g. parsley Then the resulting infusion is applied to the site of the impact, after which swelling and bruising will not bother you.
Traditional medicine is rich in recipes that help get rid of the unpleasant consequences of a blow or bruise. Wormwood, celandine, aloe, flax seeds, etc. are great for swelling, bruising and hematomas.
If the above folk recipes did not produce any results or you prefer proven medications, then you can use the following medications:
1. Bodyaga. This powder will cope with any bruises and quickly relieve swelling. 2 tbsp. Bodyagi is dissolved in 1 tbsp. boiling water and the resulting solution is applied to the affected area of the skin. After the mask has dried, the solution is washed off with warm water. You can repeat these manipulations several times a day until the desired result is achieved.
2. Arnica tincture. This tincture can be purchased at a pharmacy and rubbed over the hematoma every 4-5 hours.
3. Many different gels, ointments, balms and other products that can help cope with the formation of swelling and bruising. These include Troxevasin gel , “Rescuer” balm or cream “SOS” cream , Heparin ointment , etc. All of them have substances that can resolve and heal bruises, effectively restoring the affected areas. These products are used several times a day. Effective are iodine, which is used to make a mesh, and magnesium solution, which is applied as a compress.
If the pain and bruises do not go away within several days and none of the remedies have brought results, then you need to consult a doctor, because this may be a “bell” to detect more serious problems, such as a crack or fracture. The doctor will give an accurate diagnosis and select treatment.
If you discover swelling of your legs in the evening, as a rule, the pain and swelling of the lower extremities disappear by the morning, but if this does not happen, or does not occur fully, you should think about it and begin a serious examination, during which lymphostasis of the lower extremities can be detected. According to statistics, about 10% of the world's people suffer from this disease.
There is no doubt about the connection between the cardiovascular and lymphatic networks, since the latter is part of the circulatory network. The lymphatic system is represented by a network of vessels located throughout the body through which lymph circulates. Lymph is formed in the process of filtration of blood plasma, that is, the liquid penetrates into the intercellular space, and from there, together with coarse proteins of the interstitial space, enters the lymphatic capillaries, and then into the lymphatic network, where the lymph is “cleaned” (in the lymph nodes), and again flows into circulatory system in the lower neck area.
The lymphatic system has its own “responsibilities”:
The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic capillaries, vessels, nodes, trunks and ducts. With any damage to the lymphatic tract (adhesion, blockage or overgrowth), the free outflow of lymphatic fluid from the tissues is disrupted, which leads to edema, which later turns into lymphostasis.
A pathological condition in which swelling of the tissues of the area involved (in this case, the lower extremities) increases is called lymphostasis of the legs or lymphedema (lymphedema). This disease is caused by a violation of the outflow of fluid through the lymphatic vessels, which leads to its stagnation in the tissue space and swelling. Among patients with peripheral vascular pathology, 3–7% are people with leg lymphostasis.
There are primary and secondary lymphostasis of the legs. And if primary lymphostasis of the lower extremities is congenital, then the secondary one develops during life under the influence of any provoking factors. In turn, secondary lymphostasis is divided into juvenile (occurs between 15 and 30 years) and adult (develops after 30 years).
Primary lymphostasis of the lower extremities has the following causes:
Secondary lymphostasis is caused by various diseases that lead to stagnation of lymph and swelling of the lower extremities:
Lymphostasis of the legs in its development goes through three stages, which have different manifestations:
The initial phase of the disease is called mild or reversible swelling and is called lymphedema. Swelling/swelling of the legs with lymphostasis appears in the area of the ankle joint, at the base of the toes and between the bones of the metatarsus on the back of the foot. Typically, this phenomenon occurs in the evening and/or after physical activity. The skin over the swollen area is pale and easily folds when palpated. There is no proliferation of connective tissue, and the swelling itself is painless and quite mild. After sleep or rest, the leg/legs quickly return to normal.
This stage is characterized by irreversible swelling of the lower limb and is called fibroedema. The phase of irreversible edema proceeds slowly, up to several years, and is manifested by the proliferation of connective tissue. The swelling “rises” upward, becomes quite dense, and the skin above it stretches and thickens, making it impossible to gather it into a fold. The swelling is permanent, does not disappear with rest and is accompanied by pain or a feeling of heaviness during physical activity.
At this stage, the lower limb begins to deform, the circumference of the leg increases significantly, and long standing leads to cramps in the calf muscles and joints of the foot. The skin becomes bluish, thickens (hyperkeratosis), and warty growths may appear. Complications of this stage are wounds and ulcers in places of constant friction of the skin (contact with clothing, skin folds), they become inflamed and constantly ooze lymph. The difference in the diameters of a healthy and diseased leg can reach 50 cm.
This is the final and most severe phase of the disease. At this stage, the disease is called elephantiasis or elephantiasis (elephantism). It is characterized by a significant proliferation of connective tissue under swelling, the skin becomes very dense and rough, “like an elephant’s,” stretched and tinged blue. The affected limb is greatly increased in size, its contours are lost, and fibrosis and cystic changes develop in the soft tissues. The leg becomes like an elephant's and completely loses its functions. Complications of the third stage include: the development of osteoarthritis, contractures, eczema, trophic non-healing ulcers and erysipelas.
In addition to local manifestations of lymphostasis of the lower extremities, there are also general symptoms:
After a thorough collection of medical history and complaints, a vascular surgeon (angiosurgeon, phlebologist or lymphologist) examines the lower extremities and prescribes additional examination methods:
Refers to x-ray examination methods. It consists of introducing 1-2 cubes of lymphotropic dye into the space (between the 1st and 2nd toes) of the foot, and then making a transverse incision of about 2 cm between the metatarsal bones (1st and 2nd), in which blue-colored lymph vessels are visible. An X-ray contrast agent is injected into any of the visible vessels and images are taken.
Lymphography allows you to determine the number of vessels, their shape and patency, the connection of collateral and reserve vessels, and the permeability of the lymph vessel wall. If there is a uniform filling of the vessel with contrast with a preserved diameter along its entire length, then we speak of maintaining patency and damage to the contractile apparatus.
This is a method of radioisotope diagnostics (an isotope substance is injected into the subcutaneous tissue, from where it enters the lymph network, then images are taken with a special gamma camera). The method allows you to monitor the state of the lymphatic system in dynamics and determine the nature of the lymph flow: collateral, mainline or diffuse, as well as complete lymphostasis, assess the patency of the vessels, their tortuosity and the condition of the valves.
Or duplex scanning of blood vessels - ultrasound examination of blood vessels using the Doppler effect (allows you to differentiate venous and lymphatic edema).
For lymphostasis of the lower extremities, treatment is mandatory. Moreover, the earlier it is started, the higher the chances of success. Therapy of the disease is a complex task, which combines many techniques (therapeutic nutrition, massage, medication, etc.) and is aimed at improving lymphatic drainage from the lower extremities.
All conservative treatment methods are used only at stage 1 of the disease (lymphedema phase), when structural changes in the skin and connective tissue have not yet begun. How to treat lymphostasis depends on the cause that caused it. First of all, it is necessary (if possible) to eliminate the etiological factor (for example, if there is a pelvic tumor that compresses the lymph vessels, its removal is indicated). General recommendations for patients with this pathology:
First of all, treatment of the disease should begin with dietary adjustments, this is especially true for obese patients. The diet for lymphostasis is aimed at limiting salt intake (sodium chloride causes fluid retention in tissues and swelling) and spicy foods (cause thirst and increase fluid consumption).
The amount of free liquid should be no less, but no more than 2 liters per day (replace tea and coffee with herbal teas, sugar-free compotes, fruit drinks), exclude carbonated drinks. You should also limit simple carbohydrates (bread, pastries, confectionery, candies, etc.), which contributes to the gain of extra pounds, replacing them with complex ones (bread made from wholemeal flour or bran, porridge with water or diluted milk: millet, barley, corn).
Increase the consumption of vegetables and fruits (you can bake, stew, but not fry), give preference to salads made from fresh vegetables, seasoned with vegetable oil. Limit the consumption of animal fats (about 10 grams per day), since saturated (animal) fats in large quantities impede lymph flow. And there should be at least 20 grams of vegetable oils in the diet. daily. In addition, excess animal fat provokes the development of atherosclerosis, which aggravates the course of lymphostasis.
Also, the diet should contain a sufficient amount of proteins of plant and animal origin, which is necessary for the formation of antibodies and strengthening the immune system. Among animal fats, preference is given to fermented milk products, seafood and offal. Sources of vegetable protein are buckwheat, legumes and nuts.
Compression therapy involves squeezing the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the sore leg so that the pressure increases from the foot to the lower leg and thigh. The patient is recommended to keep the affected leg in an elevated position during the day, if possible, and to place a bolster or pillow under it at night (creating an angle of 45%).
Compression is carried out by elastic bandaging the lower limb and wearing an elastic stocking. The application of an elastic bandage is carried out in the morning, without getting out of bed, starting with each toe, then moving to the foot and then to the lower leg and thigh. At night, the leg is unbandaged (see choosing compression garments for varicose veins).
The method of pneumocompression with the help of special devices is also used, which consists of sequential mechanical compression of the leg with a certain pressure. To do this, a special pneumatic boot is put on the sore leg, into which air is pumped in the direction from the foot to the thigh. The course requires 10 – 14 procedures. After each session, light gymnastic exercises are performed.
Kinesiotherapy is performing lymphatic drainage massage and performing physical therapy exercises. Massage for leg lymphostasis supports lymph flow, “expels” lymph from swollen tissues, stimulates phagocytosis by macrophages, and enhances the work of the capillary lymphatic pump. Also, with the help of massage, large-molecular substances that interfere with normal lymph flow are destroyed.
Lymphatic drainage massage is carried out by a specialist and is contraindicated in case of trophic disorders of the skin of the sore leg, vein thrombosis and in the presence of tumors and diseases of the internal organs. Self-massage is also allowed (in the initial stages). At home, it is recommended to massage after taking a warm bath and after applying a special cream to the skin of the leg.
In the first 3 - 5 minutes, circular stroking movements are carried out (it is important to remember: the massage is performed along the lymph flow, that is, from the foot upward), then rubbing movements and pressure are carried out and the session ends with pats. The duration of the massage is 15 minutes. Courses are recommended for 14 days with a 1-2 week break. After completing the massage session, you should do 10 light jumps on your toes or 15 stretches on your toes.
Therapeutic gymnastics (physical therapy) is carried out twice a day, for 5 – 10 minutes and includes the following exercises (on a hard surface):
Exercise therapy must be carried out in stockings or elastic bandages.
In addition, swimming and Nordic walking (with ski poles) are recommended for lymphostasis.
Drug treatment of lymphostasis of the lower extremities includes a wide range of drugs that normalize blood and lymph flow, reduce the permeability of vascular walls and increase their elasticity:
Physiotherapy for this disease includes:
Treatment with folk remedies is used as an additional treatment for lymphostasis and is carried out after consultation with a doctor:
But it should be borne in mind that traditional therapy is effective only in the initial stage of the disease.
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You come home in the evening, your shoes are tight, your feet are buzzing. I just want to stretch out horizontally and do nothing!
This is how many people with swollen legs feel.
Let's figure out what leg swelling is: symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of leg swelling.
Symptoms of leg swelling
Causes of leg swelling
Basic methods for diagnosing the causes of leg swelling
Diet for swollen legs
Treatment of leg swelling
Treatment of leg swelling with traditional medicine
Swollen feet are a pressing problem for many. What symptoms accompany swelling?
A more severe degree of swelling is expressed by the following symptoms:
A quick test for leg swelling: press your fingers on the shin bone. A sign of edema will be a fingerprint. If swelling is suspected, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
The main causes of leg swelling, which will be discussed in more detail in the article:
Often, swelling appears after a long stay in one position and with a sedentary lifestyle: flying on an airplane, sitting or standing for a long time, which causes venous stagnation.
If after sleep or after restoration of physical activity the swelling subsides, then the swelling does not require special treatment, since it is not associated with any diseases. This swelling is also called orthostatic edema. Orthostatic edema spreads to both extremities, usually in the lower third of the leg and above the ankle; the swelling is mild in nature and does not cause pain.
To prevent leg swelling, you need to change your lifestyle, try to move more, do exercises, walk, and play sports. If necessary, you can use special compression hosiery, which a phlebologist will help you choose correctly.
Swelling of the legs can occur due to disruption of the venous system. Under the influence of various factors, the veins through which blood flows from the legs are stretched. The vessels lose their tone and become overfilled with blood. This causes swelling of the legs, a feeling of heaviness, nagging pain in the legs, intensifying towards the end of the day and disappearing in the morning.
If the swelling is associated with chronic venous disease, with varicose veins, then it usually manifests itself in the form of a trace from the elastic of socks and affects the lower leg, foot, spreads to both limbs, usually in the lower third of the lower leg and above the ankle; the foot rarely swells. The swelling is mild in nature. The skin color of an edematous limb can range from normal to cyanotic (with a blue tint).
“...Timely treatment of varicose veins will prevent blockage of a venous vessel (thrombosis)...”
Leg swelling associated with chronic venous insufficiency must be treated. The phlebologist will prescribe the necessary tests and treatment. Timely treatment will help prevent blockage of the venous vessels (thrombosis). Varicose veins are easier to treat at the initial stage of the disease.
Lymphostasis (lymphedema, lymphedema) is a disease in which the functioning of the lymphatic system is disrupted. As a result, excess lymph accumulates in the body. Lymph removes waste products from the body's cells. When lymph outflow is disrupted, metabolic products remain in the skin and blood vessels, which causes swelling of the extremities.
With lymphostasis (lymphedema) of the lower extremities, unlike other types of edema, a painless, dense swelling of the dorsum of the fingers appears, spreading to the dorsum of the foot and ankle joint. The foot feels like a pillow.
At the initial stage, the swelling periodically increases in the evening and goes away after rest, without causing pain. Most often, this stage of the edematous process goes unnoticed and lymphostasis has the opportunity to progress. Sometimes swelling begins to occur for no apparent reason. With further development of the disease, the swelling no longer goes away and increases. The skin becomes thinner, thinner, and changes color. When you press on the swollen area, pain appears, and a hole remains, which does not go away for a long time and complications can arise with any injury, for example, such as a trophic ulcer on the swollen limb.
Lymphostasis is divided into congenital and acquired.
Congenital pathologies are much less common than acquired diseases.
With primary lymphostasis, as a rule, there is bilateral damage to the extremities; the disease develops gradually from an early age and subsequently progresses under the influence of provoking factors.
3. Acquired lymphostasis - often occurs as a complication after skin diseases, the result of oncology, gynecological problems and pelvic organs in women.
“...Today there are no pharmacological agents that have proven their effectiveness in the treatment of lymphostasis of any nature...”
The causes of acquired lymphostasis may be:
There are additional factors that increase the risk of developing lymphostasis: sedentary or standing work, sedentary lifestyle, too tight shoes, high heels.
Lymphostasis requires complex treatment, which includes diet, therapeutic exercises, pressotherapy and bandaging. Treatment is prescribed by a specialist. Today there are no pharmacological agents that have proven their effectiveness in the treatment of lymphostasis of any nature.
Treatment of leg swelling associated with lymphostasis (lymphedeoma) is described in a separate article: Lymphostasis
Very often pregnant women complain of edema. During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes serious changes in the pelvic area, in particular, the uterus enlarges, which begins to put pressure on large vessels located around. As a result, blood circulation deteriorates, which leads to swelling.
The hormonal changes that occur in the female body during pregnancy are also important; they also often lead to edema. Swelling during pregnancy usually spreads to both limbs, most often to the lower part of the leg.
To prevent edema, pregnant women must strictly follow the recommendations of the gynecologist, adhere to a diet and, if necessary, wear medicinal knitwear. To select the correct medical knitwear, it is recommended to consult a phlebologist.
Treatment of leg swelling during pregnancy is described in a separate article: Swelling during pregnancy: what to do?
Swelling due to kidney disease usually occurs in the face or feet, less often in the chest and abdominal cavity. The most basic causes of kidney diseases that lead to edema: intoxication, allergies, infections, abnormalities of the kidney structure. Renal edema appears in the morning. This is facilitated by a violation of the protein composition of the blood and the accumulation of Na ions in the blood. As a result, a large amount of excess fluid accumulates in the body.
At first, swelling may appear in some places (feet, face), and then gradually spread to the whole body. The development process itself can take one day or more. The main feature of such edema is its mobility: with your hands you can slightly move the swollen area from one place to another.
Treatment of kidney edema is carried out only after a complete examination of the patient by a nephrologist based on clinical data.
Heart failure is almost always accompanied by edema. Other accompanying symptoms of heart failure are shortness of breath, swelling of the neck veins, congestive liver, and others. Swelling in heart failure is almost always bilateral (both legs swell). Progressive heart failure leads to worsening symptoms.
If at the early stage of the development of heart failure the swelling of the legs is insignificant (first of all, the feet and legs swell, but the swelling quickly disappears), then over time the swelling turns into chronic. The swelling changes from soft to denser. It is extremely important to identify heart failure in time and contact a cardiologist, as treatment is required.
Important! At the first signs of edema, you should consult a doctor to identify its cause, not to miss the presence of a serious disease, and to begin treatment in a timely manner. Behind the mask of edema, sometimes more serious diseases can be missed. The cause of edema can only be determined by a specialist - a phlebologist or lymphologist after diagnosis.
At the first signs of edema, you should consult a doctor to identify its cause, not to miss the presence of a serious disease, and to begin treatment in a timely manner. Treatment tactics depend on the cause of edema.
It is necessary to begin the examination with a visit to a phlebologist.
Ultrasound duplex scanning is a more detailed examination, on the basis of which the doctor selects the necessary treatment method. It allows not only to assess the qualitative characteristics of blood flow, but also to take into account the features of the anatomical structure of the venous system, the diameter and length of the affected veins, and the presence of complications.
Ultrasound techniques are safe and make it possible to make an accurate diagnosis. The cause of edema associated with static load, varicose veins or impaired lymph outflow can only be determined by a specialist - a phlebologist or lymphologist based on the results of an ultrasound examination of the veins.
If there are no contraindications, for the health of the venous and lymphatic systems of orgasm, it is better to engage in water sports, primarily water aerobics: on the one hand, this is active movement, good physical activity, on the other hand, water puts pressure on the skin, preventing the blood vessels from expanding and the legs swell.
Doctors do not recommend regularly wearing shoes with heels higher than 5-6 centimeters. The fact is that the outflow of blood and lymph from the legs is carried out mainly due to the contractility of the calf muscles. If the muscles are toned, there will be no stagnation, which means there will be no swelling. When a woman walks in high heels, the calf muscles practically do not contract, resulting in swelling. It will be especially noticeable in the evening, when a woman comes home and takes off her shoes.
To warm up your calf muscles, you can step from toe to heel and back several times in a row.
It is useful to walk up stairs. Going down the stairs is not so useful, because each such step gives a blow to the blood vessels, as with step aerobics.
The main purpose of compression hosiery is to apply distributed pressure to swollen limbs. In compression socks, stockings and tights, the pressure is stronger at the bottom, at the ankle level, and decreases evenly upward. This achieves:
In the treatment of edema, a healthy diet plays an important role, including in sufficient quantities:
To treat edema, first of all, daily salt intake is limited to 1.0–1.5 g per day, and liquid intake to 600–1500 ml.
It is important to exclude salty, fried, spicy, all foods containing a large amount of salt: canned fish and meat, caviar, ham, sausages, sausages, nuts, sauces and cheeses.
Treatment of lymphostasis is a complex process that requires consultation with a specialist! As a rule, a comprehensive treatment program is developed. It is necessary to establish the process of lymph outflow from tissues and reduce lymphatic edema. An integral part of the treatment process is direct impact on the affected parts of the body in order to stimulate the removal of lymph. One of the effective methods of such influence is pressotherapy.
So, the main measures to combat lymphostasis:
Complex therapy aimed at eliminating edema necessarily includes action directly on the swollen parts of the body. Since edema is an external manifestation of excess fluid in the tissues of the body, treatment of swelling of the legs should be aimed at stimulating the natural processes of removing excess fluid from the body. The most effective is a mechanical effect on swollen parts of the body, due to which the functioning of the lymphatic and venous systems is restored, and the cause of swelling itself disappears. This procedure is called pressotherapy (lymphatic drainage).
There are two types of pressotherapy:
Manual lymphatic drainage includes special massage movements that are performed in a certain sequence and directly depend on the characteristics of the venous and lymphatic system of each person.
The main principle of massage is the maximum possible contact of the massage therapist’s hands with the patient’s skin and a certain pace of the procedure. The movements are very superficial, slow and smooth. First, the leg is massaged from top to bottom to allow the lymphatic ducts to expand, then, on the contrary, from bottom to top to remove swelling. The procedure does not cause discomfort to patients. Smooth stimulation of the skin helps improve the release of fluid and proteins from the tissues, preventing the formation of tissue fibrosis (very dense edema). Manual lymphatic drainage stimulates the contraction of lymphatic vessels, resulting in increased lymph flow through the lymphatic vessels, which leads to a decrease in swelling.
Due to its effectiveness and ease of implementation, hardware pressotherapy has become most widespread. To carry out hardware pressotherapy, you do not need to think about the experience and qualifications of the massage therapist. Pressotherapy devices make it possible to choose the optimal treatment program, which makes this method a complete replacement for professional massage.
Hardware pressotherapy is a safe and completely painless procedure.
“...Pressotherapy is a highly effective and practically the only way to treat chronic lymphedema...”
The pressotherapy apparatus consists of cuffs consisting of chambers in which the pressure changes due to the supply of air from the compressor. These cuffs are placed on the patient's legs. Modern devices can be adjusted so that maximum pressure is applied to a specific problem area. The most popular are the so-called “traveling wave” - when the pressure in some chambers increases and in others - decreases, and the “rising wave” - the chambers are filled with air one after another, providing pressure on an increasingly larger area of the body.
Pressotherapy of edematous tissues in the “traveling wave” mode transfers lymph from a stagnant, jelly-like state to a liquid one, and, therefore:
To initially draw up an individual, detailed program for a pressotherapy course that takes into account the individual characteristics of the body, as well as to make sure there are no contraindications, you need to contact a specialized doctor: a lymphologist, phlebologist or surgeon.
The result of pressotherapy will be noticeable immediately - after the first session, the volume of swollen limbs will decrease by several percent. On average, for maximum effect, a course consisting of 10-15 procedures is required. The duration of the procedure can be varied (on average, 45-60 minutes), and the procedure itself can be performed daily. After a pressotherapy session, it is recommended to use compression hosiery to consolidate the effect.
Due to the fact that swelling of the lower extremities is caused by fluid retention, diuretics and diuretics are most often prescribed, which can quickly remove excess fluid from the body as quickly as possible. Due to the fact that folk remedies have fewer contraindications, and they give results similar to medications, they are the ones prescribed most often.
Helps with swelling:
It is better to avoid diuretics. But if treatment without them is impossible, then you should take them with caution, especially if you have problems with the kidneys or heart, and only under the supervision of a specialist. During pregnancy, diuretics are contraindicated. Even if they are of plant origin.
To exclude complications, before starting treatment for edema with traditional medicine, it is recommended to consult a specialized doctor: a lymphologist, phlebologist or surgeon.
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