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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Wearing Compression Bandages

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Wearing Compression Bandages Many Lymphedema patients have lots of questions regarding going about their daily activities while wearing compression bandages.— While wearing compression bandages is an adjustment, you will still be able to perform most of your daily activities, such as walking, driving, etc. Some Frequently Asked Questions— How can I …

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Head and Neck Lymphedema

Head and Neck Lymphedema While Lymphedema most commonly occurs in the extremities, it can occur in other regions such as the head and neck region, the breast and chest region or the genital region. There are 2 types of Lymphedema- primary and secondary. Primary lymphedema is hereditary and occurs due to a problem when …

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Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Lymphedema

Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Lymphedema Chronic Venous Insufficiency is a disease in which the veins stop functioning properly resulting in blood ‘pooling’ in the veins. This is due to blood clots in the lower extremities due to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in which the valves in the veins become insufficient. If Chronic Vein Insufficiency is …

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Managing Your Lymphedema After Treatment

Managing Your Lymphedema After Treatment It is very important to understand the fundamentals of managing your Lymphedema after treatment to maintain your progress. There are a few key components to successfully manage your Lymphedema at home– Daily Use of Compression Wear Daily Use of Pneumatic Compression Device Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and …

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Lymphedema vs Lipedema

Lymphedema vs. Lipedema Image source: https://www.swfhealthandwellness.com/lipedema-vs-lymphedema/ Lymphedema and lipedema, also known as lipoedema, are two distinctly different conditions with similar names. Lymphedema is a condition that occurs due to damage to the lymphatic system, while lipedema is a condition which involves a deposition of fat typically in the legs and arms. Lymphedema Lymphedema occurs in …

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Compression Wear for Lymphedema

Compression Wear for Lymphedema Compression garments or compression wear play a huge role in Lymphedema management. Compression wear provides an easy way to keep pressure on the affected area to manage swelling. For someone with significant Lymphedema, compression wear is recommended towards the end of a course of Lymphedema treatment to help patients have options …

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