Lymphedema Stages

Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a disruption in the normal flow of lymph resulting in an accumulation of proteins

There are 2 types of Lymphedema

Primary Lymphedema

This is someone who is born with an abnormality in their lymphatic system

Lymphedema Types

Secondary Lymphedema

This is a Lymphedema which is caused by something else, i.e: secondary to an injury

Treatment:

This is a shortened version of the treatment steps, more indepth discussion will take place on consultation. laosa.co.za

Complete Decongestive Therapy & Manual Lymph Drainage

Complete Decongestive Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage

Multi Layered Bandaging

This involves the use of multi-layered lymphedema bandaging (MLLB). Lymphedema bandaging or wrapping is a multi-layered system of various sizes of short stretch, non-elastic pure cotton bandages.

Compression garments

Exercise

Skin and Nail care