On this blog post we are going to be talking about the things a physician should know about Lymphedema. Doctors have an amazing general knowledge about human health, but they might not posses specialized knowledge when it comes to Lymphedema! 1st Thing is Lymphedema Should Be Diagnosed Early! Often Lymphedema is caught or diagnosed in […]
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There is a condition that is more common in women that commonly goes by two names, Lipedema and Lipoedema. They are the same condition and while Lipedema is the most common spelling some places use the spelling Lipoedema. For the purpose of this article we will continue with the medical term Lipedema. What is Lipedema?
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In this video we talk about what Lymphedema Decongestive Therapy is all about. We discuss what the treatment is like and what you can expect on your path to better health! If you have any questions always feel free to Contact Us!
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Getting a lymphedema diagnosis can be scary, and it can get bad if left untreated. But if you get it treated in a timely manner it is highly treatable. Here is what you need to know about Lymphedema! If you have any questions or are seeking treatment our treatment facility is located in Parsippany, New
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Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is considered the gold standard for the treatment of lymphedema. CDT is divided into 2 phases. Phase 1 This phase is also known as intensive phase or decongestive phase of CDT. During this phase, depending on the severity of the Lymphedema, the client is seen 3 to 5 times a week.
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Lymphedema has 4 stages which we will discuss in this article. To recap, Lymphedema is a condition where the amount of lymphatic fluid is not effectively and/or efficiently moved out of the body because of various conditions such as radiation, chemotherapy, trauma, venous insufficiency, infection, or malformation of lymphatic vessels, which is the case in
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What is Lymphedema? This is a common question for people diagnosed with it for the first time usually ask. The most obvious physiological symptom of Lymphedema is abnormal swelling in one of several body parts, such as legs or arms. Lymphedema is the term used to describe the abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid in one
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