Lymphedema - Casa Colina

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Lymphedema causes a debilitating enlargement of the arms and legs. Much like diabetes or high-blood pressure, there is no cure for this .condition, but Casa Colina’s Lymphedema Management Program can help you control the symptoms over the long term through proper .treatment so you can regain control of your limbs and resume many .of your normal activities.

This program is recommended if you have Primary or Secondary Lymphedema due to:

Milroy's disease
Meige disease
Late-onset lymphedema
Surgery that involved the lymph nodes/vessels
Radiation treatment for cancer
Cancer cells or tumors near the lymph nodes/vessels
Infection of the lymph nodes/vessels
Injury to the lymph nodes/vessels
Venous stasis

In order to participate in this program, it’s important that you, or your loved one, have stable cardiac and renal functions, and also be fully committed to managing this condition.

You or a loved one will benefit from a licensed physical therapist, certified as a lymphedema therapist, who will perform:

Manual lymphatic drainage
Compression bandaging
Compression garments
Lymphedema exercises
Patient and caregiver education
Skin care
Techniques to reduce infection

In a short time, you’ll gain a better understanding of lymphedema, which will in turn lead to improved limb function and a healthier quality of life.