Lymphedema

Lymphedema is an abnormal swelling where your lymph nodes were removed, the affected side. It can develop in the arm, hand, breast, or torso toward the side. Lymphedema develops when the arm's lymph vessels are no longer able to carry all the fluid out of the arm. In order to acquire Lymphedema, the flow of lymph fluid will become abnormal or impaired to a part of the body causing swelling. It results from a blockage in your lymphatic system. The blockage causes problems with draining lymph fluid properly and the fluid builds up leading to swelling into the affected area. According to Lymphatic Network, cancer survivors are more susceptible to developing lymphedema but breast cancer survivors are higher risk for it and 100% of people treated for neck and head cancer will develop the disease. Lymphedema can be primary or inherited; meaning, it can be inherited or caused by an issue with the lymphatic vessels. Since this is true, there can be a wide variety of causes of this disorder. When someone has lymphedema they may experience problems such as: Swelling in the arm or hand, feeling of tightness, heaviness or fullness in the arm or hand, thickening of the…

In order to elaborate on lymphedema, you have to understand what part of the body it’s affecting, along with the system of the body it affects. Lymphedema affects the lymphatic system of the body, in which is associated/responsible for the immunity of the body to fight off infections or diseases. There are many parts of the body that make up the lymphatic system, and each play an important role. The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and…

Diagnosis of lymphedema requires a detailed medical history and physical exam [15]. From medical history, patients with breast cancer and lymphedema may report symptoms such as sensation of arm fullness and mild discomfort, which are seen in the early stages of the condition, whereas joint immobility, pain, and skin changes are noted frequently in the later stages of lymphedema. Furthermore, changes may include pitting of tissues, increased thickness of skin folds, and enlargement of the…

In this procedure doctors can check the axillary lymph nodes that they are having cancer or not without actually removing them. Removing the axillary nodes in huge manner increases the risk of lymphedema so for reducing this kind of risk of lymphedema this SLNB is performed or done. in this procedure surgeon first finds and removes the lymph nodes in which there is high risk of developing a tumor this is performed by injecting a radioactive substance blue dye into the tumor to area around it or…

Future Implications for Furthering and Application of Lymphedema Awareness Campaign I have plans to submit an article at the Kenya Medical Association meetup, with the CEO of the medical association. I will also write a proposal to the CEO and chief editor of the Kenya Medical Association by writing an article that will be featured in their newsletter, so all the doctors and other health professionals are informed on how to effectively manage lymphedema. The following details will be included…

a diagnosis of lymphedema. Her provider, Kellie Lane, MD, recommended a pneumatic compression device for treatment. The carrier has denied coverage of pneumatic compression device as not medically necessary. There is a letter from the carrier to the member dated 08/19/2016 which states: “We received a request to review service(s) to be provided to you beginning on 10/26/2015 by Tactile Systems Technology, 1331 Tyler Street Northeast Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55413. We have denied this…

disease I chose for this topic is Lymphedema. “Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs. Sometimes both arms or both legs swell. Lymphedema is most commonly caused by the removal of or damage to your lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. It results from a blockage in your lymphatic system”(Mayo Clinic Research) The word Lymphedema is broken down into two words, Lymph that is the colorless fluid in your body. Edema, which means swelling. Lymphedema…

things enjoyed in life. Part of cancer care is fatigue management and it should be addressed with the interdisciplinary team for the patient’s benefit. Lymphedema is the accumulation of fluid in the lymph system in the fatty tissues under the skin. The edema or swelling is usually in the arms or legs caused by a blockage in the lymph or immune system, but can occur in the chest, face, neck, breast, abdomen, genitals, and pelvis depending on the type of cancer. The cancers that can include…

hardening of the skin, lymphedema in the extremities, in men a condition called hydrocele, and some acute occurrences of severe swelling ("Lymphedema Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments."). Lymphedema is a collection of edema in the an area of the body which is caused by an excessive amount of lymph fluid ("Lymphedema Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments.). Lymph fluid normally flows in and out leaving behind bacterial, viral and other waste products behind which are killed by lymphocytes and disposed…

aims to restore movement and function, relieve pain, and prevent illness and injury. APTA’s vision for physical therapy “transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience” has a different meaning for every future physical therapist. Personally, this vision means changing society by addressing each patient’s needs differently than the next patient. I can achieve my goals as a physical therapist by striving towards that vision. To begin my journey as a physical…