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https://www.nhs.uk › conditions › lymphoedema › treatment
Decongestive lymphatic therapy DLT is used for treating lymphoedema It involves good skin care using compression bandages doing exercises and specialised massage

https://www.nhs.uk › conditions › lymphoedema › causes
Read about the causes of primary and secondary lymphoedema Primary lymphoedema is caused by faulty genes Secondary lymphoedema can occur if the lymphatic system is damaged

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk › your-care › support-living-with-and-beyon…
This page is about the treatment and management of lymphoedema For information on the lymphoedema clinic at The Royal Marsden and how you can be referred please visit the

https://www.nhs.uk › conditions › lymphoedema › diagnosis
Information about diagnosing and monitoring lymphoedema Sometimes it s necessary to carry out tests such as measuring limb volume and bioimpedance testing

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What is lymphoedema Lymphoedema is a chronic swelling in the leg due to a build up of fluid lymph Normally this fluid drains out of the leg via a network of tiny tubes lymphatics back into the

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk › lymphoedema
What is lymphoedema Lymphoedema is a form of chronic oedema swelling which occurs when lymph fluid cannot drain away This may be caused by a wide range of conditions both cancer and non

https://111.wales.nhs.uk › Lymphoedema
Overview Lymphoedema is a long term chronic condition that causes swelling in the body s tissues It can affect any part of the body but usually develops in the arms or legs It develops when the

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk › departments › blood-heart-and-circulation › lymphoe…
Lymphoedema is a swelling of one or more body parts due to abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid in the tissues It can affect any part of the body but is most commonly seen in an arm or a leg

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Lymphoedema is a chronic condition that can be treated and maintained but cannot be cured however the swelling can be reduced in most people particularly when it s diagnosed early Specialists in