Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Pedal edema medical therapy
Introduction
Medical Therapy
Medical Therapy
Acute Pharmacotherapies
Chronic Pharmacotherapies
- DVT: Anticoagulation with unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin / warfarin for 3-6 months
Additional Therapies
- Venous insufficiency: Leg elevation, compression stockings, minimize time standing
- Cellulitis: extremity elevation and antibiotics
- CHF: Salt restriction and diuretics, preload reduction, afterload reduction
- Cirrhosis: Diuretics & low salt diet
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