What is Lymphoedema or Lymphedema?

Lymphoedema or Lymphedema is a chronic condition - this video explains what lymphoedema is and the techniques you can use to treat it.

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Lymphoedema or lymphedema is a chronic condition which causes excess fluid to collect in the body’s tissue and cause uncomfortable swelling, usually in the limbs.

Although there is no known cure for Lymphoedema, early detection and intervention can help to significantly reduce the pain and swelling associated with this often debilitating illness.

Compton Hospice operates one of the largest specialist Lymphoedema units in the UK treating in excess of 800 patients every year.

To find out more about Compton Hospice Lymphoedema Clinic visit

http://www.compton-hospice.org.uk

To find your nearest Lymphoedema service visit http://www.thebls.com/directory/

This video was created to help explain what is lymphoedema, highlight lymphoedema symptoms and to show lymphoedema treatments to help reduce the pain and swelling.



Animated video produced by Stone’s Throw Media

http://www.stmedia.co.uk

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