What are lymphedema bandages?
lymphedema is a condition where the lymphatic fluid accumulates under the skin due to injury, blockage or compromise. This painful condition may be the result of cancer surgery, infection or parasitic disease. While treatment may include surgery, laser treatment or massage, lymphedema bandages are one of the most popular approaches. These dressings exert pressure on the affected area, thus stimulating the liquid to disperse into the body. Short -term bandages are usually more convenient than long -tension bandages such as ACE ™ bandages that are used to packet or other soft tissue injuries. Lymphedema dressings usually must provide even voltage and pressure on the affected area. Long -spread dressings are not suitable for this and can actually act as a turnstile and disrupt the circulation. The lymph vessels work hard during everyday activity. This extra pressure promotes the flow of lymphatic fluid, distracts it from the affected area and softensthe skin and tissue that was hardened by swelling. The simplicity and efficiency of short -term bandages is what makes them a popular choice for lymphedema treatment. In general, they are comfortable for long-term wear and may not be removed overnight, which is something that usually needs to be done with ACE ™ --styl bandages.
Access to treatment that is similar to lymphedema bandages is compression clothing. Leggings, underwear, shirts and other compression clothing are often available outside the rack and ready to wear. Other compression clothing may be custom, but the general idea is the same as the idea of a short-tension bandage-applying even, fine stress and pressure as edema to stimulate the flow and scattering of lymphatic fluid.
Another advantage of short -term lymphed bands is the fact that during the period of inactivity is released. This characteristic is called "resting pressure" and is a much more comfortable bandage for the wearer. E.gThe short strain dressing is much more resistant to stretching during activity or contraction of internal muscle contraction, which is referred to as "working pressure". Lymphedema bandages are usually applied with gauze or padding under and several layers of bandages with clips or tape used to maintain a dressing on site.