Infographic: How To Treat Lymphedema
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Infographic: 7 Signs of Lymphedema
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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.
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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.
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10 Things I Want My Physician To Know About Lymphedema
What are the ten things you want your physician to know about lymphedema? Here are the top ten.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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