Measures to take (continued)

• Wear protective garments for appropriate activities:

  • gardening or pruning
  • dishwashing
  • baking/cooking
  • sewing

• Immediate contact with physician if presence of infection

• Carry heavy parcels or purses on the opposite limb

• Sunscreen or long-sleeved garments for sun exposure

• Sleep with limb elevated

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