From the organic to the psychological part: Peripheral lymphoedema treatment

The „desequilibrium” linked to mechanical lymphatic insufficiency is responsible for tissue structure and dysfunction (lymphoedema LO), sometimes very severe, underlining the vital role of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic stasis modifies the dermis and hypodermis (biggest part of the swelling) giving a high molecular weight protein oedema and the development of a fibrosis, fat excess (sometimes 50% over normal controlateral limb), fundamental substance changes and infectious crisis (aggravating factors). It is very difficult to get a comeback to a normal situation as some changes are non modifiable or difficult t…