Lymphedema Management
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is an accumulation of fluid causing
swelling in the arm(s), leg(s) or other areas of the body such as breast
or head and neck. Affecting both men and women, and all ages from
infants to seniors, this long-neglected condition can and must be treated.

When Lymphedema is diagnosed promptly and treatment begun early,
patients can enjoy productive lives with few complications and little or
no lifestyle restriction.

 

Our Services

 

To schedule an appointment, please call 386-917-5160.

All patients will need a referral from their doctor.
Click here to download Patient Referral Form.

 

Signs and Symptons

You may be at risk of developing Primary Lymphedema...
IF your family has:
A history of swollen limb or limbs in current or previous generations.
IF you have:
Experienced an onset of swelling in one or both legs during adolescent
or later years that as never subsided, or if you or your child were born
with the symptoms.

You may be at risk of developing Secondary Lymphedema...
IF you have:
An onset of swelling in limb(s) after surgical removal of lymph nodes
and/or radiation.

 

Education of lympedema
In many instances, Secondary Lympedema can be managed if health
care providers are knowledgeable about the condition and able to
educate thier patients in post-operative care instructions.

Secondary Lympedema also may develop due to non-surgical causes
such as severe trauma, infections and venous/lymphatic insufficiency.

 

Treatment
FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial provides individualized treatment
form a certified manual lymph drainage therapist who utilizes European
Vodder/Foldi methods*. Private treatment rooms with bathroom and
shower provide a comfortable envirnoment for treatment.
*European Vodder/Foldi methods are used by our therapist trained and
certified in manual lymphatic drainage.