Lymphedema is a disease that presents an accumulation of fluid - TopicsExpress



          

Lymphedema is a disease that presents an accumulation of fluid (swelling) in a region of the body when the lymphatic system is compromised and unable to manage the flow of lymphatic fluid. It is most commonly caused by surgery or radiation treatment of cancer. At Sibley our Occupational Therapists treat lymphedema through: -Manual Lymph Drainage -Compression Bandaging -Exercise -Patient Education Find more information here: bit.ly/1dIjfsd
Posted on: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:38:47 +0000

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