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My is a patient of leg swelling. so i want to know how to reduce the leg swelling or water retention from leg? is there any kind of surgery?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Compression : Stockings are a good start.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 4/30/2013

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