Treatment of lymphedema in the Clinic of Lymphology of the Innovative Vascular Center

Modern medicine has more possibilities than ever to treat lymphedema (lymphostasis). Most methods have shown some effectiveness. However, experts believe that more research is needed to determine exactly when the procedures are most effective, in what combinations and in what situations. The combination of methods gives the doctor the choice of several treatment options.

Procedures such as manual lymphatic massage, bandaging and pneumocompression can help the outflow of lymph from the hand, leg or other part of the body affected by lymphedema.

Lifestyle changes - such as skin protection, exercise and weight loss - are shown to help the lymphatic system.

The degree, intensity and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of the disease. For example, a mild form with minor swelling, as a rule, requires less treatment than lymphedema in the last stages with obvious edema and fibrosis (soft tissue scarring). Even if your lymphedema is neglected, there are good opportunities to reduce swelling. This is especially important for limfostaz limbs, as it leads to a violation of the usual way of life. The course of treatment of lymphostasis in the Clinic of Lymphology of the Innovative Vascular Center takes 21 days and gives very good results.

Is it possible to cure lymphedema?

The first stage of lymphedema can be cured, because there is no damage to the soft tissues. But many experts do not think so, because even an easy form of the disease puts the patient at risk for future episodes or worsening of lymphedema. There are many people who have a first stage that does not go away with treatment, but it never becomes a serious problem.

In later stages, lymphedema is not completely cured, because the tissue under the skin has been damaged. Nevertheless, the appearance and sensations can be improved by treatment. Such patients should understand that this condition requires lifelong control.

From the stage of lymphostasis, how well he responds to treatment. At one end of the spectrum are people experiencing mild symptoms, which flare up occasionally and require periodic treatment. At the other end are people with more severe and / or persistent symptoms that require active treatment throughout their life. Most people are somewhere in between. And for the majority, lymphedema is a dynamic state that changes with time.

The patient and therapist must come to understand how the body reacts to treatment and choose that treatment, which makes more sense in a particular case. It does not matter whether active treatment is necessary for the rest of life or not, but the patient should always be aware of the risks associated with the disease. Detailed information on the prevention and treatment of lymphedema, as well as on modern methods of treatment at any stage, you can find on the site lymphedema.ru