Welcome - lymphoedema resource site

Information and resource centre about lymphoedema.

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

A Guide to Diagnosis of Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema swelling is often misdiagnosed as obesity or fluid retention for unidentified reasons. Sometimes it is diagnosed (unjustifiably) as lack of exercise and laziness.

After all regular tests are completed and there appears no logical reason for your oedema, the normal prescribed treatment is diuretics that provide temporary relief, or a futile diet and exercise program. 

None of the above is the cause or cure for your lymphoedema problem. 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.

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. 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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