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Lymphangitis : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Application of Moist Heat

Treatments Overview Articles

Lymphangitis
Lymphangitis may spread within hours. Treatment should begin promptly. Treatment may include: Antibiotics to treat any underlying infection; Analgesics to control pain; Anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation and swelling; Hot moist c...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 25, 2007
Acute Lymphangitis
Acute lymphangitis is a bacterial infection in the lymphatic vessels which is characterized by painful, red streaks below the skin surface. This is a potentially serious infection which can rapidly spread to the bloodstream and be fatal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Abscess Incision & Drainage
An infected skin nodule that contains pus may need to be drained via a cut if it does not respond to antibiotics . This allows the pus to escape, and the infection to heal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Abscess Incision and Drainage
An abscess is an infected skin nodule containing pus. It may need to be drained via an incision (cut) if the pus does not resolve with treatment by antibiotics .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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