Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the
interstitial tissue that causes swelling, most often in the arm(s) and or
leg(s), and occasionally in other parts of the body. When the impairment
becomes so great that the lymphatic fluid exceeds the lymphatic transport
capacity of the vessels, an abnormal amount of protein-rich fluid collects in
the tissues of the affected area.Left
untreated, this stagnant, protein-rich fluid not only causes tissue channels to
increase in size, but also reduces oxygen availability in the transport system,
interferes with wound healing and provides a culture medium for bacteria that
can result in lymphangitis (infection).
The accumulation of the high protein lymphedematous fluid causes chronic inflammation and fibrosis in the affected extremity, due to the large size of protein molecules not being able to be transported through the lymphatic circulatory system.This condition can be extremely debilitating at times, if left untreated.Stage 4 level of Elephantiasis can occur in these extremities where the limb is left useless and susceptible to infection.
The signs or symptoms of lymphedema include: a full sensation in the limb(s), skin feeling tight, decreased flexibility in the hand, wrist or ankle, difficulty fitting into clothing in one specific area or ring/watchband/bracelet tightness.Early diagnosis and treatment, improves both the prognosis and the condition itself.
Westbury Total Health Care offers Lymphedema treatment programs for all areas of the body..
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Lymphedema Therapy in Long Island
The accumulation of the high protein lymphedematous fluid causes chronic inflammation and fibrosis in the affected extremity, due to the large size of protein molecules not being able to be transported through the lymphatic circulatory system.This condition can be extremely debilitating at times, if left untreated.Stage 4 level of Elephantiasis can occur in these extremities where the limb is left useless and susceptible to infection.
The signs or symptoms of lymphedema include: a full sensation in the limb(s), skin feeling tight, decreased flexibility in the hand, wrist or ankle, difficulty fitting into clothing in one specific area or ring/watchband/bracelet tightness.Early diagnosis and treatment, improves both the prognosis and the condition itself.
Westbury Total Health Care offers Lymphedema treatment programs for all areas of the body..
Lymphedema Therapy in Nassau County
Lymphedema Therapy in New York
Lymphedema Therapy in Long Island
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