Definitions

1. The affected limb is tender, warm or hot, and red and is treated by keeping the limb supported in a raised position and taking anti-inflammatory drugs.
2. The affected limb is either larger or smaller than the unaffected limb. (Web site)

Keeping

1. Deep venous thrombosis is a serious condition and is treated with anticoagulant drugs and by keeping the affected limb elevated. (Web site)

Blood

1. During the physical exam, your doctor may compare blood pressure between your limbs to see whether the pressure is lower in the affected limb.

Patients

1. In some patients, the application of gentle pressure around the affected limb alleviates the pain.

Lymphedema

1. Patients who have lymphedema should wear a well-fitting compression garment during all exercise that uses the affected limb or body part.
2. It is important to keep body fluids moving, especially through an affected limb or in areas where lymphedema may develop.

Arterial Embolism

1. In the case of an arterial embolism, the affected limb is placed in a dependent position and kept warm. (Web site)

Tremor

1. Teaching the patient to brace the affected limb during the tremor or to hold an affected arm close to the body is sometimes useful in gaining motion control. (Web site)

Resting Tremor

1. Commonly, PD begins on one side of the body, and the patient will note a resting tremor in the affected limb or limbs. (Web site)

Symptoms

1. Both symptoms typically worsen as the day progresses and subside following elevation of the affected limb.

Swelling

1. You'll need to keep the affected limb elevated to reduce swelling. (Web site)

Redness

1. A blood clot in a vein deep in your arm or leg can cause pain, swelling, redness, or increased warmth in the affected limb. (Web site)

Amputation

1. Arterial emboli to the extremities can lead to tissue death and amputation of the affected limb if not treated effectively within hours.
2. Bone cancer and bone tumors are extremely serious and are sometimes treated by radical surgery such as amputation of the affected limb. (Web site)

Dvt

1. The traditional treatments for DVT are: Bed rest Elevation of the affected limb Pressure stockings, and Drugs to prevent blood from clotting. (Web site)
2. When a DVT develops patients typically sense a feeling or leg pain and swelling in the affected limb.

Immobilization

1. Routine treatment should include elevation and immobilization of the affected limb, application of ice, local wound care, and tetanus prophylaxis. (Web site)

Affected Limb

1. Symptoms of DVT may include varicose veins, tenderness, pain, swelling, and redness in the affected limb.
2. Symptoms of DVT may include pain, warmth, swelling, and bluish discoloration of the skin of the affected limb.
3. Traditional treatments for DVT include bed rest, elevation of the affected limb, use of compression stockings and drugs to prevent blood clotting. (Web site)

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