Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年11月24日 · Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals. Lymph nodes are an important part of your lymphatic system.
10 Lymphedema Exercises for Arms to Reduce Swelling - Cancer …
网页2023年12月29日 · For lymphedema in the arm, good exercises include neck rotations, shoulder rolls, bicep curls, and more. You can get a simple arm lymphedema workout routine in this YouTube video or inside my program Breast Cancer Rehab.
Lymphedema - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年11月24日 · Find out all you can about lymphedema. Knowing what lymphedema is and what causes it can help communication with the doctor or physical therapist. Take care of the affected limb. Clean your skin daily, looking over every inch of the affected limb for signs of trouble, such as cracks and cuts.
Lymphedema in Legs & Arms: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
网页2024年4月3日 · Lymphedema is swelling that results from the buildup of too much lymph fluid in one area of your body, usually an arm or leg. It's most commonly caused by an infection, cancer, or a...
How to relieve lymphedema pain - Ohio State Health & Discovery
网页2019年10月19日 · Lymphedema is a disease that causes painful and uncomfortable swelling of the arms, fingers, legs or feet, and commonly occurs after a patient’s lymph nodes are removed as a necessary part of surgery. It is most common in breast cancer patients, but occurs after other types of cancer and non-cancer surgeries.
Exercises for Lymph Drainage: Arms and Upper Body
网页2024年6月28日 · This information describes exercises you can do to help manage lymphedema (swelling) in your arms, upper body, or both. Exercises that help manage …
Treating Lymphedema - Johns Hopkins Medicine
网页Early-stage lymphedema can be treated with nonsurgical interventions, including medication, a healthy diet and manual compression. For advanced-stage lymphedema, surgical intervention may be recommended.
Lymphedema: Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2018年8月21日 · During ARM, blue dye injected into the arm makes the lymphatic fluid draining from the arm visible. During LVB, surgeons create a microscopic anastomosis between the blue lymphatics draining from the arm and a branch of the axillary vein to allow the excess fluid to drain properly.
Lymphedema Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
网页2024年3月1日 · Lymphedema is the buildup of fluid called lymph in the tissues under your skin when something blocks its normal flow. This causes swelling, most commonly in an arm or leg. Lymph normally does an important job for your body.
Lymphedema Therapy: Treating Swollen Arms and Legs
网页2018年7月11日 · Lymphedema is a condition that causes one or more of your arms or legs to become swollen due to a buildup of lymph fluid. This often occurs in people who’ve had a surgery...