lymphedema

There's also a list of lymphedema treatment centers across the country.

If lymphedema has developed, these steps may keep it from getting worse.

Drugs are not usually used for long-term treatment of lymphedema.

When lymphedema is severe and does not get better with treatment, other problems may be the cause.

Keep the limb with lymphedema raised higher than the heart when possible.

Patients can take steps to prevent lymphedema or keep it from getting worse.

Do not use a blood pressure cuff on the arm with lymphedema.

In many cases, further improvement of the lymphedema occurs after professional treatment.

The goal of treatment is to control the swelling and other problems caused by lymphedema.

It is now recognized as a primary tool in lymphedema management.

This stage of lymphedema may go away without treatment.

The initial efforts made by the organization led to major strides in the field of lymphedema.

Lymphedema risk appears to increase with obesity and higher body mass index.

Cancer and its treatment are risk factors for lymphedema.

Tell your health care provider right away if you notice symptoms of lymphedema.

What can increase your risk of lymphedema (swelling) after breast cancer treatment?

"This study is going to rock the lymphedema world."

In Western countries, secondary lymphedema is most commonly due to cancer treatment.

Untreated lymphedema can lead to problems that cannot be reversed.

Studies have shown that carefully controlled exercise is safe for patients with lymphedema.

Treatment is given to control the swelling caused by lymphedema and keep other problems from developing or getting worse.

Sometimes severe lymphedema does not get better with treatment or it develops several years after surgery.

Infection risk is also increased in women with lymphedema.

Mostly what we're looking for is side effects of your treatment, such as lymphedema or neuropathy.

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