LLymphedema Education & Resources

Venous Insufficiency 101: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  • February 5, 2026
Venous insufficiency—often called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) or venous reflux disease—occurs when leg veins can’t push blood back to the heart efficiently. Faulty one-way valves allow blood to pool in the lower limbs, leading to swelling, aching, skin damage and, in advanced cases, non-healing ulcers. The condition affects up to 40% of adults, yet many people dismiss the early warning signs until complications develop. This evidence-based guide covers everything you need to know: how to spot CVI, why it happens, and the most effective ways to treat and prevent it.
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Hydration & Lymphedema Management: Separating Myth from Medicine

  • November 19, 2025
Staying hydrated plays a crucial role in managing lymphedema by maintaining lymph fluid viscosity, enhancing the effectiveness of therapies, and preventing complications. The guide provides practical hydration tips for each lymphedema stage, clarifies misconceptions, and emphasizes recommended daily fluid targets, reinforcing hydration's importance alongside other treatment methods.
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Breaking the Myths About Lymphedema and Compression Therapy

  • October 29, 2025
Despite advances in lymphedema awareness and treatment, misinformation remains widespread — even within healthcare settings. Patients often hear conflicting advice about swelling, exercise, compression, or whether their condition is curable. Clinicians, too, may encounter outdated or incomplete training that leads to confusion about best practices. Let’s explore and debunk some of the most common myths surrounding lymphedema and compression therapy.
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Lymphedema Surgery: Exploring Options Beyond Conservative Care

  • September 22, 2025
For patients living with advanced lymphedema, conservative treatments like compression and manual drainage may not always provide enough relief. In these cases, surgical options such as lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT), and liposuction can offer new hope. Our latest blog explores when surgery is considered, how each procedure works, what to expect during recovery, and how long-term self-care remains essential to lasting results.
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A Complete Guide to Lymphedema Exercises

  • September 11, 2025
When performed safely, lymphedema exercises encourage lymphatic flow, reduce swelling, improve strength, and restore mobility. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the importance of exercise in lymphedema management, safe practices, targeted movements, and professional guidance to help you live more comfortably.
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Nighttime Compression: Why It Matters for Lymphedema Care

  • September 24, 2025
Lymphedema management is a 24-hour responsibility. For many people living with lymphedema, daytime compression garments—such as sleeves, stockings, or wraps—are part of their everyday routine. But what happens when the garments come off at night? Without proper support, fluid can accumulate, undoing the progress made during the day. This is where nighttime compression garments play a vital role. In this article, we’ll explore the science behind nighttime compression, the types of garments available, their benefits, and how they can make a meaningful difference in long-term lymphedema care.
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Post-Surgery Swelling vs Lymphedema: When to Start Compression — Timelines & Options

  • August 28, 2025
After surgery, some swelling is expected—it usually peaks within 48–72 hours and eases over 2–6 weeks. Lymphedema is different: a persistent, sometimes progressive heaviness or tightness that may appear weeks to months later, especially after lymph node removal or radiation. This Norton School guide explains how to tell the difference, when compression is safe to start.
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