Can Lymphoedema be treated?
Lymphoedema is a non curable disease, but it can be treated and managed. The most successful treatment is Complex Decongestive Therapy (CPT) There are numerous names for this therapy including, Combined Physical Therapy (CPT) Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT) Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP) All of these names describe the same treatment which consists of Two phases, The Intensive phase and the Self Care Phase. Phase 1, Intensive Phase 1. Meticulous skin and nail care to avoid fungal and other types of skin infections such as Cellulitis. The protein rich fluid is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria etc. 2. Manual Lymphatic Drainage, this special type of massage moves and redirects lymph flow around affected areas into healthy areas which helps to decongest the area. 3. Compression Bandages are used daily, resulting in a dramatic reduction of limb volume. The bandages reduce filtration at the arterial end of the blood capillary and assist with absorption at the venous end.
