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Category: Lymphedema

Lymphedema Stages: How to Manage Swelling From 0 to 3

Lymphedema stages include Stage 0 (no visible swelling), Stage 1 (reversible), Stage 2 (mild), and Stage 3 (severe swelling).

Lymphedema stages include Stage 0 (no visible swelling), Stage 1 (reversible), Stage 2 (mild), and Stage 3 (severe swelling).

Compression therapy can reduce swelling with lymphedema, varicose veins, and after surgery. It involves wearing special stockings or wraps.

Lymphedema self-care can include compression therapy, exercise, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), skin care, dry brushing, and other habits.

Here are the best lymphedema products for legs and arms to manage symptoms, tested and used by a certified lymphedema therapist.

Seek medical attention if swelling after surgery is getting worse or is accompanied by redness and pain. It can also be a sign of lymphedema.

Lymphedema is usually treated by a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT), but your plan can involve other professionals, such as a surgeon.

Lymphedema is a chronic condition, but it doesn’t affect your life expectancy. With proper management, you can live a normal, fulfilling life.

Learn about the differences between lipedema vs lymphedema – two different conditions that both involve swelling – and how to treat them.

Cellulitis is an infection that can develop with lymphedema. Learn more about the cellulitis-lymphedema link and how to treat it.

If you develop swelling in your chest after breast cancer treatment, try these exercises for breast lymphedema to reduce discomfort.

Are you wondering why is only my left leg swelling? Here are the main causes of left leg swelling, with the main focus on leg lymphedema.

Learn more about physical therapy for lymphedema and the steps you can take to minimize swelling and maximize your life.