What is Lymphedema
Lymphedema (or "Lymphoedema", "lymphatic obstruction") is a condition of localized fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system (often referred to...
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Lymphedema Treatments
| Treatment | Description | Reviewed by | Helps | |
 | Wrapping | Compression bandaging, also called wrapping, is the application of several layers of ... Read Reviews | 98 Members | 84% of the time |
| Massage | Massage is the practice of applying structured pressure, tension, motion or vibration... Read Reviews | 9 Members | 89% of the time |
| Lasix | Furosemide is a loop diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and e... Read Reviews | 4 Members | 75% of the time |
| Physical Exercise | Physical exercise is the performance of some activity in order to develop or maintain... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 100% of the time |
| Positive Thinking | Positive thinking and a positive attitude may indeed have power. In recent years scie... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 100% of the time |
| Prayer | Prayer is an active effort to communicate with a deity or spirit either to offer prai... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 100% of the time |
| Salsalate | Salsalate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is commonly used as an analg... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 100% of the time |
| Physical Therapy | Physical Therapy is an allied health profession concerned with the assessment, diagno... Read Reviews | 2 Members | 100% of the time |
| Swimming | Swimming is the movement through water of humans, animals and other creatures, withou... Read Reviews | 2 Members | 100% of the time |
| Psychotherapy | Psychotherapy is a range of techniques which use only dialog and communication and wh... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Relaxation | The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension;... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Running | Running is by definition the fastest means for an animal to move on foot. It is defin... Read Reviews | 1 Member | |
| Gluten Free Diet | A gluten-free diet is a diet completely free of ingredients derived from gluten-conta... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Humex | See Humex. | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Occupational Therapy | Occupational therapy (OT) is an applied science and health profession that provides s... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
