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Same patient with one and one-half days of Lympha Press® treatment |
Lymphedema is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the extremities, as well as other areas of the body. It occurs when the lymphatic flow is interrupted due to trauma, surgery, congenital abnormality, radiation, infection or other causes. When the system is blocked for a long enough period of time, protein-rich fluid accumulates and swelling occurs. Lymphedema is a long-term, chronic condition that cannot be cured but can be effectively managed with the proper treatment and products.
Chronic venous problems including chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and venous stasis are also treated effectively with compression therapy. Venous insufficiency occurs as a result of faulty or damaged venous valves permitting a backflow of blood, causing pain, swelling, ulcers and pigmentation changes. Venous stasis is the slowing or stoppage of blood flow.
Left untreated, lymphedema and venous problems can lead to other serious problems including infection, fibrosis, pain, skin breakdown and functional disability.
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