Ways To Manage Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

Compression Therapy

Compression therapy may be helpful for some of the common symptoms of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. When patients experience recurring bleeding in their affected limb, malformations of the veins, recurring cellulitis, lymphedema, or consistent insufficiency of the veins, compression garments can help. Compression garments squeeze the affected limb and alleviate swelling and also reduce complications due to enlarged veins. Compression socks are especially helpful for patients who have an affected leg. The pressure relaxes the arteries, allowing blood to flow freely. Instead of pooling in the bottom of the leg, blood is pushed back toward the heart. Since blood continues to move instead of settling, there's a lower chance of developing blood clots.

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