Lymphangitis
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Lymphangitis Home Care
Home care
for lymphangitis includes:
Drink plenty of liquids.
Elevate the area:
Above your heart if possible
Apply warm compresses:
Apply for 20-30 minutes, 3 times a day.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Lymphangitis Home Care: Pain And Fever Adults
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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009
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Lymphangitis References:
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Gloviczki P. Principles of surgical treatment of chronic lymphoedema. Int Angiol. 1999 Mar;18(1):42-6.
Olszewski WL. The innate reaction of the human skin lymphatic system to foreign and self-antigens. Lymphat Res Biol. 2005 Summer;3(2):50-7.
