Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is a chronic condition. Swelling of arms and/or legs occurs because the lymphatic system cannot remove enough lymph fluid from the tissue. Therapy is “complex” in the truest sense of the word: performing complex decongestive therapy (CTD) requires the professional expertise of lymph specialists as well as patients taking on responsibility for themselves. An overview.

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What exactly is lymphoedema?

Doctors refer to the accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissue as lymphoedema. Prolonged swelling of the arms or legs may indicate a lymph drainage disorder. Take a test to help you classify your symptoms. The earlier lymphoedema is treated, the better it can be managed in the long term. Read all about the clinical symptoms, causes, stages and treatment options for lymphoedema.

Clinical symptoms and therapy options

Experiences of lymphoedema patients

Experiences of lymphoedema patients

Do you suffer from lymphoedema? If so, you are not alone. As a manufacturer of medical compression stockings, we always have an open ear for patients. In the process, we learn a lot about how our users experience everyday life with their chronic illness. We have documented some of these inspiring stories to encourage you to keep optimising your therapy and thus improve your quality of life.

Everyday life with lymphoedema
Healthy diet: fewer complaints with lymphoedema

Healthy diet: fewer complaints with lymphoedema

Long-term dietary changes can do a lot to make life more enjoyable and easier for people with lymphoedema. Find out how a healthy diet can help you better manage life with lympheoedema.

Healthy diet
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Quickly find your favourite colours and patterns with the mediven Pattern-colour finder

Do you have a style of your own? If so, you have come to the right place. Confidently wear colours and patterns that complement your style. Have a look at the medi pattern/colour finder and find the combination that best suits your style. The numerous pattern and colour options are available for both arm and leg stockings.

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Lymphoedema therapy: information for doctors

Providing patients individual care with compression therapy from medi.

Medical information