Understanding Lymphedema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
The most frequent sign is edema. Additional signs of lymphedema include:
– You are unable to see or feel the veins or tendons in your hands and feet.
– Your arms or legs seem to have different sizes.
– It feels as though your joints are unusually stiff or rigid.
– Your skin looks puffy or red.
– Swelling in your arms or legs, or different areas of your body.
– Your arms, legs, or other body parts feel unusually heavy or swollen.
– Your clothes or jewelry feel tighter than normal.
– You experience a sensation of burning or itching.
– Your skin becomes noticeably thicker.
The method of managing lymphedema varies depending on the root reason and the intensity of the disease. Treatment options can range from physical therapy to additional therapies aimed at maintaining lymphatic fluid circulation, thereby alleviating swelling and discomfort. Your treating doctor might also suggest antibiotics for infections or pain relievers.
If non-surgical methods don’t alleviate symptoms, your doctor may suggest surgical intervention, especially for lymphedema patients, and it’s crucial to discuss this option with your doctor. Visit Prameya Health, where consultations and treatments are led by senior doctors, and enroll for the FENS Prana Sakhi, a comprehensive approach that includes Allopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Yoga, and Acupressure, to experience the difference.
