introduction of lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissue. This can lead to pain and a loss of mobility. Lymphoedema usually affects the arms or legs, although in some...
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The main symptom of lymphoedema is swelling in all or part of a limb, which can cause problems with wearing jewellery or watches, or fitting into clothes or shoes. Other symptoms include: the affected...
View Articlecauses of lymphoedema
Primary and secondary lymphoedema have different causes. Primary lymphoedema Primary lymphoedema is caused by alterations (known as mutations) in genes responsible for the development of the lymphatic...
View Articlediagnosis of lymphoedema
If you are at risk of developing lymphoedema because you have had treatment for cancer, you may be offered an assessment for lymphoedema as part of your aftercare treatment plan. Otherwise, see your...
View Articletreatment of lymphoedema
The recommended treatment for lymphoedema is a treatment plan called Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT). It is also known as Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT). CDT is not a cure for lymphoedema,...
View Articlecomplications of lymphoedema
Cellulitis is the most common complication of lymphoedema, but the condition can also cause psychological issues. These complications are explained below. Cellulitis Many people with lymphoedema...
View Articleprevention of lymphoedema
If you have received treatment for cancer, the following steps could help prevent lymphoedema. If you already have lymphoedema, this advice may stop it getting worse. Skin care The part of your body...
View ArticleIntroduction of Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissue. This can lead to pain and a loss of mobility. Lymphoedema usually affects the arms or legs, although in some...
View ArticleSymptoms of lymphoedema
The main symptom of lymphoedema is swelling in all or part of a limb, which can cause problems with wearing jewellery or watches, or fitting into clothes or shoes. Other symptoms include: the affected...
View ArticleCauses of lymphoedema
Primary and secondary lymphoedema have different causes. Primary lymphoedema Primary lymphoedema is caused by alterations (known as mutations) in genes responsible for the development of the lymphatic...
View ArticleDiagnosing lymphoedema
If you are at risk of developing lymphoedema because you have had treatment for cancer, you may be offered an assessment for lymphoedema as part of your aftercare treatment plan. Otherwise, see your...
View ArticleTreating lymphoedema
The recommended treatment for lymphoedema is a treatment plan called Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT). It is also known as Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT). CDT is not a cure for lymphoedema,...
View ArticleComplications of lymphoedema
Cellulitis is the most common complication of lymphoedema, but the condition can also cause psychological issues. These complications are explained below. Cellulitis Many people with lymphoedema...
View ArticlePreventing lymphoedema
If you have received treatment for cancer, the following steps could help prevent lymphoedema. If you already have lymphoedema, this advice may stop it getting worse. Skin care The part of your body...
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