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Category: Lymphedema

Best Lymphedema Products to Reduce Swelling

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

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Lymphedema

Best Lymphedema Products to Reduce Swelling

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

Lymphatic Health

When Should I Worry About Swelling After Surgery?

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

What Kind of Doctor Treats Lymphedema?

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

physical therapist performing manual lymphatic drainage to arm of woman lying down with white sheet

Lymphedema

Lymphedema Life Expectancy: Can You Live a Full Life?

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

Lymphedema

Lipedema vs Lymphedema: What’s the Difference & What to Do

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

A person with cellulitis lies on a hospital bed, their swollen, red lower leg marked by a black outline. The redness extends from the foot to below the knee, possibly complicated by underlying lymphedema.

Lymphedema

The Cellulitis-Lymphedema Link: Everything You Need to Know

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

A physical therapist lies on her back on a black exercise table, knees bent, holding pink dumbbells with both hands extended above her chest, highlighting exercises for breast lymphedema.

Breast Cancer

6 Exercises for Breast Lymphedema to Reduce Swelling

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

A person wearing a white garment is pressing and examining the skin on their upper thigh with both hands, possibly checking for left thigh swelling or other related issues.

Lymphedema

Why Is Only My Left Leg Swelling? Main Causes + What to Do

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.

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Physical Therapy for Lymphedema to Reduce Swelling

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

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Lymphedema

The Ultimate Guide to Lymphedema Treatment

Learn how to effectively reduce swelling in this comprehensive guide to lymphedema treatment by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.

A close-up view of an elderly persons hands, possibly affected by hand lymphedema, resting on their knees, with wrinkled skin and visible veins. The person is wearing dark pants with a white checkered pattern.

Breast Cancer

How to Prevent Lymphedema: Tips & Exercises from a PT

Lymphedema commonly develops after cancer treatment or lymph node removal. Learn how to prevent lymphedema and minimize your risk.

Breast Cancer

Lymphedema after Breast Cancer: Symptoms & What to Do

You’re at risk of developing a chronic condition called lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Learn more about lymphedema and how to prevent it.

A person receives a therapeutic leg massage while lying on a white sheet-covered surface. Two hands gently press the lower thigh, focusing on relaxation and care—an important step in learning how to prevent lymphedema in legs and reduce your risk.

Lymphatic Health

Your Guide to Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Lymphedema

Lymphatic drainage massage can help you effectively manage lymphedema symptoms, reduce swelling, and start feeling more in control of your health.

A person uses a measuring tape to measure the circumference of another’s lower leg and ankle—showing visible scars and discoloration—in a careful check, demonstrating how to prevent lymphedema in legs and reduce your risk.

Lymphedema

How to Prevent Lymphedema in Legs and Reduce Your Risk

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling. Learn how to prevent lymphedema in legs with tips from a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-LANA).

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10 Tips for Better Living with Lymphedema in the Legs

Living with lymphedema in the legs comes with a set of challenges, but there are things you can do to reduce swelling and improve your quality of life.

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