Finding the Right Treatment For Lymphedema A patient diagnosed with lymphedema is usually overwhelmed and may not be in a position to find the appropriate treatment for lymphedema. It is a stressful situation, and finding quality treatment that is suitable to the individual needs might be difficult. However, there are many resources available to help you locate the best treatment to manage this condition. The therapy is the combination of manual lymph drainage (MLD), bandaging, skin care and exercise. Use of compression garments is also essential to maintain the reduced swellings after MLD. Self hygiene, especially of the feet is essential. Skin care is important to fight off infections. Besides the therapy, patients are required to take adequate care not to injure themselves to avoid infection. The manual lymph drainage or massage therapy is handled by a profession therapist, either in a hospital setting or at the patient’s residence. After a few weeks of the therapy, the patient is taught the skills of self massage so that he can practice it at home. The MLD has to be performed by a qualified therapist who has been trained at a reputed institute. The Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) has set … Continue reading Guest Post – How to Treat Lymphedema!