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A member asked:

Can wearing a compression wrap on leg cause the fluid to move up and shrink the leg?

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Yes: I've seen this happen in many patients.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Ted King answered

Absolutely: That is why compression is one of the mainstays for treating the swelling in lymphedema.

Answered 6/23/2012

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