We can imagine you have a lot of questions. Let's help you out with some quick-start answers.
Whenever we hear “lymph…” most of us immediately think of ...
If you are diagnosed with lymphoedema, you should see a ...
There are no medications that are proven to cure or ...
Lymphoedema has no known cure, but its symptoms can be ...
It is important to understand that there is no guarantee ...
Most Certified Lymphoedema Therapists (CLT) will list the “CLT” credentials ...
Patients with lymphoedema have a greater risk of getting infections. ...
Once you and your healthcare professional are both happy with ...
Managing a swelling if you are unable to tolerate compression ...
There are certain times when the Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) ...
A specialist in lymphoedema is a healthcare professional who has ...
There are other types of swelling that should not be ...
It is recommended you visit your GP if you experience ...
There are many reasons why lymphoedema may develop - so ...
Compression in the form of a sleeve for an arm ...
The most common symptom of lower limb lymphoedema is swelling. ...
Elevation may be effective for some types of swelling, but ...
Exercise and movement are both very important for people with ...
Looking after your skin every day will help to keep ...
Cellulitis is a skin infection that is treated with antibiotics. ...
Knowing when to ask for help can be difficult, how ...
Consultations can often take a little while, especially if this ...
Compression garments are special clothes that fit tightly against the ...
Lymphoedema is a chronic swelling resulting from the failure of ...
Yes, this is completely normal. If you are prescribed a new ...
Being diagnosed with lymphoedema may feel like you have to ...
Exercise is important for everyone, whether they have lymphoedema or ...
Hot weather can be bothersome for many managing their lymphoedema. ...
Once the lymphatic system has been damaged (e.g. from surgery, ...
The best way to ensure that you have been prescribed ...
Lymphoedema and diabetes Damaged blood vessels are a potential complication of ...
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique, carried ...
Compression for the treatment of lymphoedema and long-term, chronic swellings ...
Compression therapy is a readily available, non-invasive, extensively researched, widely ...
Being overweight may affect your treatment for lymphoedema and your ...
Many patients experience night-time discomfort from swelling described as feelings ...
Lymphofluoroscopy mapping and screening is a simple procedure to help ...
It is important that your compression garment is measured for ...
The diagnosis of lymphoedema can be challenging. It can be ...
The support for patients living with lymphoedema has grown over ...
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