Treatment of lymphostasis (lymphedema) of the lower extremities Kyiv
Lymphostasis, lymphedema of the lower extremities can be divided into primary and secondary.
Primary lymphedema occurs either at birth or during the growth period of the body. Congenital – develops from birth. Early – begins in childhood. Late – begins in adulthood.
Secondary lymphedema occurs after surgery (usually oncological – when lymph nodes are removed to prevent metastases of the primary tumor. This is oncogynecology, oncoproctology, oncourology, etc.) or after radiation therapy. Lymphedema can occur after infectious diseases, such as erysipelas. There are many other different causes of lymphedema.
Lymphostasis of the lower extremities can be distinguished by the following signs: absence of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes (Aplasia), very thin, insufficiently large lymph nodes (Hypoplasia), excessively dilated lymphatic channels (Ectasia).
It is also worth noting that the development of secondary lymphostasis of the lower extremities is negatively affected by chemical and physical factors, hormonal disorders, metabolism, excessive uncontrolled weight, infections, etc.
Lymphostasis of the lower extremities can be divided into unilateral and bilateral. However, there are cases when one half of the body is affected, that is, the upper and lower extremities are affected by the disease on the same side.
Lymphostasis of the lower extremities and conservative treatment
The outcome of conservative treatment largely depends on how quickly the patient seeks help from the onset of lymphedema. If a doctor is not consulted on time, the treatment process will be delayed and may be accompanied by complications. During conservative treatment, the following are used:
- Manual lymphatic drainage massage
- Compression pneumomassage
- Using a limb bandage
- Dietary nutrition
- Therapeutic physical education
- Compression knitwear (special sleeves, gloves, stockings, leggings, etc. with various types of knitting)
- Pharmacological drugs
- The specifics of treatment are determined only by a doctor
We use a treatment method that is not inferior in its effectiveness to the identical methods of the leading lymph clinics in Germany and Israel. If you are concerned about lymphostasis of the lower extremities, you can contact us. Along with pharmacological drugs and dietary nutrition, we use compression pneumomassage using Lymphopress devices, which are produced in Israel, if possible, if it does not harm the patient, – therapeutic exercise and necessarily – compression hosiery.
Lymphedema of both lower extremities after surgery and radiation therapy for oncogynecological cancer. Erysipelas of the right lower extremity.
After 2 weeks of treatment
Man, lymphedema of the left lower limb, after combined treatment – removal of the tumor and lymph nodes. Radiation therapy.
Result after 7 days of comprehensive treatment.
Lymphedema after combined treatment of gynecological oncology.
Comprehensive treatment of lymphedema. Review after three months.
Secondary lymphedema of the left lower limb after oncogynecological surgery
Lymphedema (lymphostasis) of the left lower limb. Before treatment
Condition after treatment of secondary lymphedema (lymphostasis) of the left lower limb
Condition after treatment of secondary lymphedema (lymphostasis) of the left lower limb
Primary (congenital) lymphedema of the left lower limb in a 12-year-old boy
The result of treatment of lymphedema of the left lower limb