Sometimes misdiagnosed as elephantiasis, lymphedema should not be taken lightly. It is also referred to as lymphatic obstruction, which may be classified into primary and secondary. Basically though, lymphedema occurs when the soft tissues of your body swell because of fluid retention. These soft tissues are locate[...]

There are several factors that can cause lymphedema. The causes are divided into primary and secondary, which serves also as its classification. Primary lymphedema is caused by hereditary factors, meaning, it is acquired during birth. On the other hand, s[...]

Lymphedema bandages may be discomforting at first, but these are essential in treating lymphedema. Lymphedema causes the swelling of the limbs due to fluid retention in the tissues. Since no cure is available, patients will have to deal with physical ther[...]

Treating lymphedema is no easy task. Only a trained specialist or therapist is allowed to conduct therapeutic sessions with the patients. If you plan to become one of these trained therapists, then you need to take up courses on lymphedema management and [...]

Lymphedema might seem like a condition that disables a person. But despite the deformity it causes, it doesn’t mean that the person with lymphedema shouldn’t exercise. In fact, it’s all the more reason to exercise. Lymphedema exercises a[...]

Lymphedema is a condition where the limbs swell because of fluid retention. This fluid, called lymph, must be redirected to a place where it can be washed out. Since this disease has no cure, the patient must result to treatment which includes physical th[...]

Despite advances in medical science, there is still no cure for several diseases, including lymphedema. Fortunately, treatment and medication is available to minimize the swelling and to prevent the disease[...]

Although lymphedema has no cure, treatment and medication is still necessary to avoid complications from developing. Part of this treatment process is lymphedema therapy. There are several ways and methods on how this is executed. The most common and freq[...]

Like several other diseases, lymphedema has stages characterizing its development. The first stage is considered spontaneously reversible which is why it is generally referred to as the reversible lymphedem[...]

There are several diseases in the world that can cause deformities or disfigurement of the body. One of these diseases is lymphedema or lymphatic obstruction. This happens when the lymphatic system is impai[...]