Unfortunately, once it develops lymphedema is a permanent condition. With proper treatment, it’s possible to reduce the swelling and get back to your normal life.
Protect Your Mobility From Lymphedema
Protect Your Mobility From Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling of the limbs due to damage or blockage in the lymphatic system. If left untreated, it can make you very uncomfortable and limit your mobility.
With proper lymphedema treatment in Lakewood Ranch, it’s possible to manage your symptoms and enjoy an unencumbered life.
With proper lymphedema treatment in Lakewood Ranch, it’s possible to manage your symptoms and enjoy an unencumbered life.
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling of the limbs due to damage or blockage in the lymphatic system. If left untreated, it can make you very uncomfortable and limit your mobility.
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling of the limbs due to damage or blockage in the lymphatic system. If left untreated, it can make you very uncomfortable and limit your mobility.
Lymphedema and Your Veins
Chronic venous insufficiency may be the most important predictor of lymphedema in the legs. Because the symptoms of lymphedema often overlap with vein disease, it’s important to get screened by a vein specialist.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Effective treatment for deep vein thrombosis include anticoagulant therapy among other approaches.
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Venous Ulcers
We provide effective wound care services for venous ulcers that struggle to heal.
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Typical treatments for lymphedema include increasing exercise, lymphatic drainage treatments, and compression strategies. For underlying vein disease, we offer minimally invasive treatment options in our office at Florida Lakes Vein Center.
What Causes Lymphedema?
While it’s possible to have lymphedema at birth, it’s more common for it to develop in response to disease, cancer treatment, and other factors.
Cancer Treatment
Chemo and radiation treatments for cancer, as well as cancer that affects the lymphatic system, are the leading collective cause of lymphedema.
Weakened Lymphatic System
If the lymphatic system is blocked and can’t drain, the lymph fluid backs up and causes swelling associated with lymphedema.
Underlying vein disease
Symptoms of varicose veins can overlap with symptoms of lymphedema, which is why it’s important to get checked for vein disease.
Additional Risk Factors
Certain factors can increase the likelihood of developing lymphedema. These include:
- Older age
- Obesity or excess weight
- Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis
- Surgery that removed lymph nodes
- Damage to the lymphatic system
- Congestive heart failure
- Kidney disease
- Blood vessel issues
Lymphedema FAQs
Exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are key parts of preventing lymphedema. When lymphedema is caused by an underlying disease, treating that disease can alleviate the symptoms.
Lymphedema is most common in those with cancer treatments or surgeries that impact the lymph nodes. Primary, or genetic, lymphedema is rare.
About Florida Lakes Vein Center
Florida Lakes Vein Center provides expert lymphedema treatment in Lakewood Ranch. Experienced vein specialists Gregg Shore, MD, Francesca Mertan, Pa-C, and TC Lackey II, DO, lead a team of determined professionals who are passionate about listening to patients and obtaining a comprehensive medical history before recommending any vein treatment.
Florida Lakes Vein Center has helped more than 1,000 patients across the region with their varicose veins and other vein diseases.
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