How is lymphedema treated in women?

Lymphedema: Check out www.Lymphnet.Org the national lymphedema network's site.

Wrap: Learn how to massage to drain lymph and need to do multilayer wraping called - complex decongestive therapy and reset lymphatics with pulsed electromagnetic therapy.

The same for all: Whether male or female, treatment is the same. The mainstay is decongestive therapy as dr. Brown said. This includes elastic compression stockings, non-elastic circ-aids garments, sequential compression devices, lymphatic drainage/massage, diet and exercise. A great source of info is lymphnet.Org, as dr. Wagner said.

Reduce Swelling: Lymphedema is due to increased back pressure in either the lymphatic or venous systems or a combination of both. It can occur in any extremity and most commonly in the legs. The goal of treatment is to reduce the pressure by several modalities-elevation, compression stockings or bandages, lymphedema massage and sequential segmental pumps. Unfortunately, lymphedema is a chronic condition.