Mary Calys

Lymphatic Drainage: Technique, Benefits & More

Infographic: How To Treat Lymphedema

Infographic: 7 Signs of Lymphedema

Edema Bruising: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Edema can lead to several symptoms, including edema bruising. People with edema typically bruise more easily, and those bruises may be accompanied by pain. Understanding the symptoms of edema and how to manage chronic swelling can help you control your symptoms and prevent complications.

Why Tracking Symptoms Matters

Knowing exactly which symptoms you have, how long you’ve had them, and how they are progressing can help doctors identify the cause of your swelling and put you on a path to managing your condition.

Head and Neck Lymphedema

More than one-third of the body's lymph nodes are contained in the head and neck. Surgery and radiation disrupt lymphatic function by removing lymph nodes, cutting lymph vessels and scarring lymphatic capillaries.

Fluid Dynamics of a Healthy Lymphatic System

Self-care is critical for patients with chronic edema, but compliance is low. Visualizing the close connection between the lymphatic and vascular systems can help patients better understand how therapy works and the importance of sticking with it.

A Patient Guide to Chronic Venous Insufficiency

We hope this Patient Guide to Chronic Insufficiency will help your education efforts. It highlights the importance of both venous and lymphatic treatment in restoring normal blood and tissue-fluid circulation, thereby reducing swelling and improving immune function.

A Patient Guide to Understanding and Managing Chronic Swelling

At Tactile Medical, we make it our mission to empower patients with education and tools to better care for their chronic conditions at home. We hope this lymphedema patient guide will be beneficial in your lymphedema education.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About a PCD

If you are diagnosed with lymphedema, lipedema or phlebolymphedema and your symptoms have not improved after several weeks and multiple treatments, talk to your doctor about a pneumatic compression device (PCD).

What Are the Benefits of Compression Therapy?

Compression therapy can be a great way to get relief for people who suffer from pain and swelling due to edema or lymphedema. Compression therapy involves using garments, devices, pumps, or bandages to put pressure on an area, which can help encourage the flow of fluids to reduce swelling.

Lymphedema Self Care at Home

While visiting a doctor for a lymphedema diagnosis is an important first step, lymphedema self care can help you manage your symptoms at home.