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How do u get rid of edima on some one that is wheel chair bound due to bad knees and overweight knesset bone on bone?
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Diuretics: Are sometimes indicated if compression stockings are ineffective.
Answered 5/6/2013
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Elevate: Have them elevate their legs at all time as much as possible so gravity can help drain them.
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