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Understanding lymphoedema and managing it
1. Understanding Lymphoedema and Managing
it
Written by Sue Hansard, Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist, Mary Ann Evans Hospice and First Lymph Care & Dr
Jens Reinhold, Physiomed Elektromedizin AG
What is Lymphoedema?
Put simply, LYMPHOEDEMA means swelling (oedema) due to an accumulation of fluid (lymph).
Lymph fluid is transported around the body via a network of lymphatic channels (vessels) and lymph nodes. The lymphatic
system is part of our immune system. Lymph fluid carries nutrients to cells and removes large particles of waste such as
bacteria. Lymph nodes, of which there are between 501 and 700 in the body, filter lymph fluid, which passes through. This
is why cancer cells, which are too big to pass through and ‘get stuck’ are sometimes found in lymph nodes and why they
may be removed as part of cancer treatment.
WHEN DOES LYMPHOEDEMA OCCUR?
Lymphoedema occurs if the lymphatic system is faulty or damaged because lymph fluid cannot move around the body
properly. It becomes `back logged’ in the tissues nearest the damage, causing tissues to swell and skin to stretch. This
causes heavy, aching discomfort and increases the risk of cellulitis infection, which the impaired immune system struggles
to combat.
Posted on 06/03/2018 in Lymphoedema Service
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