Tag: lymphedema awareness month
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From in-person events to virtual webinars, there are plenty of things happening the world over to promote lymphedema awareness throughout… Read more.
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Celebrate while you elevate all month long with these exciting and educational World Lymphedema Day events that you can attend… Read more.
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March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, however you can advocate for awareness no matter the time of year. Read more.
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“I often hear from those that live with lymphedema that nobody listens … Spread the word: Lymphedema exists. We exist.” Read more.
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“This day means ‘we matter,’ ‘I am not alone in this fight,’ ‘my disease is real.’ It’s a day where… Read more.
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“Maybe at first people are like, ‘Who is this kid?’ But usually after I talk, they realize that I kinda… Read more.
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“Lymphedema has become a defining feature of my life precisely because I didn’t want it to define my son’s life.” Read more.
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The month of March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, and to celebrate, the compression gear manufacturer Juzo is starting a movement. Read more.
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What is lymphedema?
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid, usually in an arm or leg, when the lymphatic system can’t drain properly. It’s a chronic condition, but with the right care, it can be managed well.
What causes lymphedema?
It can be primary (something you’re born with, due to how your lymph vessels developed) or secondary (caused by something else, like surgery involving lymph node removal, radiation, infection, or trauma).
Is there a cure for lymphedema?
There’s currently no cure, but you can help ease symptoms through compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, and skin care. Some patients may also be candidates for surgical options.
How do I know if I have lymphedema, or if it’s something else?
The telltale sign is persistent swelling in a limb (or another area) that doesn’t go away with rest or elevation. You may have a feeling of heaviness, tightness, or “fullness” in the affected area, as well as hardening or thickening of the skin.
Lymphedema can sometimes develop slowly, even months or years after surgery or cancer treatment, so any new or unexplained swelling is worth mentioning to your doctor.