Liposuction for the Sides and Lower Back The time for my 7th, and hopefully last liposuction for lipedema procedure, has finally come. This final surgery is to take care of the lipedema fat on my sides, hips, Read More Arm Liposuction Surgery (with laser assisted liposuction) ...
Lymphedema and lipedema: What every wound care clinician should knowHettrick, HeatherWound Care Advisor
“You do have Dercums, but you also have lipedema and lipolymphedema.” She sat there and told me what it all meant, but I didn’t hear a word. I just kept going over it in my head: “You do have Dercums. It’s not all in your head.” I know she said that the other ...
Old injuries:Swelling is also more likely if you have old injuries that may have damaged blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. This damage may cause them to be unable to pump blood as well as before. That’s why you may notice that the ankle you broke years ago is always a little swollen...
At a time of burgeoning interest and research in lymphatic and metabolic disorders, the National Lipedema Association (NLA) has been founded in the USA to educate medical providers and patients about lipedema, and to promote research that benefits lipedema patients. "This is the time to put li...
These therapies reportedly relieve some of the most common menopausal complaints like hot flashes and night sweats. Some women even report that their skin becomes more youthful and moister and their bone mass is improved. Those considering this treatment, however, should be aware that some studies...
Breast-cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common consequence of oncological treatment. Its management is a complicated, chronic, and arduous process. Th
Often a dry cough, such as may be associated with the common cold or allergies, will resolve on its own in a few days and may not need medical attention or any formal treatment. "Depending on the cause of the cough, treatment may include diet and lifestyle changes and sometimes may requ...
- Definition, Causes & Treatment from Chapter 1 / Lesson 25 2.4K You may not recognize the term xerostomia, but you may have experienced it before - it is the medical term for dry mouth, that uncomfortable cottony feeling you get in your mouth when you aren't producing enough saliva....
What is compression therapy? Compression therapy plays a central role in the treatment of lipedema, lymphedema, and venous conditions. It serves two main purposes: to reduce swelling caused by fluid accumulation in the tissues and to reduce venous reflux and venous hypertension. Furthermore, compres...