title: [Treatment of acute inflammatory exacerbations in lymphoedema of the lower limbs (author's transl)].
abstract: The current acute inflammatory episodes result in increasingly marked lymphoedema. Treatment of such acute episodes begins by their prevention: reduction in weight, general hygiene, avoidance of standing for long periods, no exposure to heat, correction of static problems with the feet, treatment of inter-digital fungal infections. The treatment of acute inflammatory exacerbations involves a combination of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents, together with diuretics. Such treatment may be given intermittently, in order to prevent recurrences.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D004232:Diuretics
vernacular_title: Traitement des poussées inflammatoires des lymphoedèmes des membres inférieurs.