What to do about postoperative lymphedema

If the postoperative care is not done properly, it may cause lymph node edema, which is also a common symptom in life. After the lymph nodes are swollen after surgery, timely prevention should be carried out. Postoperative exercises should be done well. Moderate exercise can help with prevention and treatment. It can also be done through traditional Chinese medicine therapy. These are both better methods of rehabilitation and treatment.

What to do if you have lymphedema after surgery

1. Do exercises. After lymph node dissection, the hospital will ask you to do exercises after the operation. This can be done by a set of ultra-exercises including hands, arms, and shoulders. Slowly restore overall function. Keep up this exercise even if edema occurs. Without sustained activity. The function of the entire arm or leg will degenerate.

2. Elastic bandage or pressure sleeve After lymph node clearance, it is best to choose an elastic bandage or pressure sleeve. This can prevent edema. After edema occurs, the edema can be alleviated through elastic squeezing.

3. Traditional Chinese medicine therapy finally has some treatment methods that are useful for specific people. For some people who have lymphedema in their arms or legs, they can use traditional Chinese medicine therapy methods, such as blood cupping. For suitable people, it can make the arms or legs thinner.

4. Western medicine rehabilitation department generally also uses rehabilitation therapy. Rehabilitation is actually a way to reduce lymphedema through equipment and physical therapy.

5. Self-protection The most important thing for Yanling after getting edema is self-protection. If you don't move at all your body's functions will weaken, so it's important to strike a balance between exercise and protection.

6. Home therapy device: If your lymphedema is not very serious, you can choose to buy a therapy device and then add some physical therapy. Because there are many types of therapy devices, you can choose one that suits your price range.