The purpose of surgical treatments of lymphedema is to physiologically restore lymph circulation or remove subcutaneous tissues with edema.…

Exercise rules

It is important to avoid sprain or muscle damage while exercising. Carefully observe the response of…

Exercise

Exercise increases absorption by peripheral lymph nodes and collecting lymphatics promotes pumping action. Exercise also helps avoid muscle…

Exercise is just as important to lymph circulation as weight control. Regardless of whether you have lymphedema or not,…

Skin complications of lymphedema

Erysipelas

Lymphocutaneous fistulae

Skin changes such as mycosis, eczema, and keratosis, etc.

Skin papilloma…

Clinical diagnosis of lymphedema

The following screenings are used in diagnosis of lymphedema.

Physical examination: medical evaluation is…

Lymphedema is characterized by a localized build-up of the lymph due to weakened lymph dynamics. The interstitial fluid is…

Symptoms

Key symptoms of lymphedema is the chronic swelling of the limbs. Swelling progresses without pain and shows…

Lymphedema classification

Depending on etiology, lymphedema is largely divided into primary and secondary lymphedema.

Primary lymphedema

- Congenital…

Lymphedema: Background and Symptomatology

The lymphatic system is part of the human circulatory system along with the arterial,…