How do you get rid of edema in your legs?

Treatment of edema includes several components: treatment of the underlying cause (if possible), reducing the amount of salt (sodium) in your diet, and, in many cases, use of a medication called a diuretic to eliminate excess fluid. Using compression stockings and elevating the legs may also be recommended.

How do you treat swollen CRPS?

Therapies

1. Heat therapy. Applying heat may offer relief of swelling and discomfort on skin that feels cool.
2. Topical analgesics.
3. Physical or occupational therapy.
4. Mirror therapy.
5. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
6. Biofeedback.
7. Spinal cord stimulation.
8. Intrathecal drug pumps.

Will walking help reduce leg swelling?

Simple lifestyle changes — such as exercise and weight loss — also can help reduce or prevent swelling while also improving your overall health, says Dr. Botek. She suggested activities such as walking and swimming.

What type of doctor do you see for leg swelling?

If you experience swelling that does not go away on its own, make an appointment to see your primary doctor. If the issue doesn’t improve, ask your doctor for a referral to a vascular specialist.

Does CRPS show up on MRI?

MRI cannot distinguish between CRPS and non-CRPS patients. MRI’s role in CRPS is to exclude alternative diagnoses. Bone marrow edema was absent in up to 50 % of CRPS patients.

Does bedrest help edema?

Bed rest and immersion both lead to a mobilization of extravascular fluid and thus reduce edema.

What is the difference between neuropathy and CRPS?

Although patients with neuropathy often describe the pain as burning, they exhibit a less complex clinical picture than patients with CRPS type II and do not show marked swelling or the progressive spread of symptoms.

What kind of doctor treats edema in the legs?