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Information and resources about lymphoedema.

Information about lymphoedema. Lymphoedema causes swelling.  When normal diet or exercise will not reduce oedema and swelling, then you know you have a real problem. 

An information guide to diagnosis of Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is a swelling caused by lymphatic dysfunction. It is often diagnosed as obesity or fluid retention for unidentified reasons. Sometimes it is diagnosed (unjustifiably) as lack of exercise and laziness.

Lymphoedema assessment information and diagnostic tests with explicit information for lymphoedema are often a scarce resource in western medicine. 

After all regular medical tests for fluid retention are completed and no logical reason for your oedema is diagnosed, the normal prescribed treatment is diuretics to provide temporary relief, and/or a vague direction to lose weight or do more exercise.

Information about lymphoedema is often not available or considerd. This is especially so in the case of primary lymphoedema, also known as Milroys.

In the case of secondary lymphoedema more diagnositc lymphoedema information is being circulated to medical family doctors. In the case of surgical intervention, raditherapy administration and chemotherapy treatment for cancer the risk of lymphoedema is more clearly understood.

Being diagnosed at risk of/or with lymphoedema does not always equate to being effectivily treated.

If the normal tests for oedema return satisfactory function for the tests administered, then lymphoedema swelling can go undiagnosed and the swelling  often progresses from an acute situation to a chronic condidiion.

Lymphoedema is a persistent swelling caused by lymphatic dysfunction.  The lymphatic system is your body’s waste removal system. When it is insufficient in function, then long term chronic oedema and swelling occurs.

If  you have long term swelling and oedema that remains undiagnosed after all regular testing is complete, then current assessment information would indicate a fair possibility of lymphoedema.

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This website explains and provides an introduction to assist lymphoedema treatment with helpful resource materials outlining;

• a description of lymphoedema symptoms
  
  
• an explanation to help diagnosis
  
  
• a review of medical tests for lymphoedema
  
  
• diagnosis of lymphoedema after cancer treatment
  
  
• answers to why the lymphatic system causes lymphoedema
  
  

• an introduction of options for lymphoedema therapy

• a list of reference materials suitable and available for lymphoedema treatment.

• a review of the most effective treatment options

• links to associations, support groups or therapists for treatment, information, referrals, help and assistance

• introduction to four common lymphoedema scenarios people encounter

• details of lymphoedema training courses

• information of the best diet for lymphoedema

• introduction of suitable plant extracts used in lymphoedema therapy

• summaries of laser therapy and laser treatment for lymphoedema

• reviews of compressive bandaging as a therapy

• an assessment of compression garment therapy

• 'how to guides' and books showing explanations for swelling reduction

• a list of well qualified lymphoedema therapists

• a guide for effective skin care

• a discussion of pumps for lymphoedema

• a history of lymphoedema treatment

• information and description of the three types of lymphoedema (see history)

 

Lymphoedema treatment is simple and easy to perform.
It has 3 keys to success:

1. Positice attitude

2. Knowledge, and,

3. ‘OK, Let’s Do It’ - Action.
   
   

You are encouraged to seek the advice of your doctor, specialist and therapist for any medical condition. Work with them, get their help and advice and take positive action to help your self too. A combination effort pays dividends for lymphoedema control and swelling reductions.

With just a few focused inexpensive actions in your life routines, combined with the help of your medical professional providers, you can be well on the way to a new happier life with considerably less swelling and oedema.

 

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