What Is Lymphangitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. How Do Doctors Treat Lymphangitis?
The most common and effective treatment for most cases is antibiotics, which require a doctor’s prescription. In some instances, the doctor may determine you need fast and direct doses, so administer the medication intravenously rather than orally. While bacteria remains a common culprit, it is not the only one. If doctors determine a viral or fungal infection is at fault, they may prescribe antiviral or antifungal drugs instead.
You may also receive additional medication to treat specific symptoms, such as painkillers. In rare instances, the doctor may need to perform surgery to remove tissue that is affected beyond recovery.
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