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Will restricted clothing work to treat lymphedema?
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Yes: Doctors often use specially constructed, restrictive, very tight clothing to treat lymphedema of the legs or arms. This is a common treatment for this condition.
Answered 3/21/2017
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How restrictive?: If by restrictive clothing you mean compression sleeves and stockings, yes. If you just mean a tight pair of pants or a tight shirt, no.
Answered 3/21/2017
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Clothing: A compression stocking is the key Restrictive closing not helpful and probably bad for the condition
Answered 3/21/2017
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