Prevention and treatment of lymphoma oedema among breast cancer patients
In the treatment of breast cancer patients, lymphoid oedema is a potential problem that needs attention, and prevention and treatment are important for the quality of life of patients. Prevention of lymphoid oedema Sleep in good position to avoid oppression of the side limbs. The daily clothing, especially the cuff parts, reduces the restraints on upper limbs. • Protection of skin integrity: care to keep the skin clean and to avoid skin damage, such as burns, cuts, etc. The risk of lymphoid oedema is increased by the risk of infection due to skin breakage. It is advisable to wear protective gloves when performing housework such as dishwashing and ground cleaning. • Moderate exercise: lymphatic retrench and lymphatic oedema prevention can be facilitated through appropriate rehabilitation exercise. Simple post-operative moves such as fist-shakes and elbow-strangling can be carried out in the early stages of the operation, and as the recovery situation becomes more difficult, such as shoulder activity and wall climbing. However, care should be taken to avoid overwork and intense sport, which should be gradual. • Be careful with the details of life: avoid keeping the upper limbs down for long periods of time, and when resting, the upper limbs may be raised to facilitate the return of lymph fluid. To the extent possible, heavy liftings should be avoided and, if liftings are required, a side limb should be used. lymphoid oedema treatment • massage: Where there is a mild lymphoma edema, it can be done by a professional. The massage is carried out from the hand to the shoulder and is carried out softly, facilitating the flow of lymph fluid back to the heart through massage. Patients can also study simple self-massing methods under the guidance of a doctor, which are carried out several times a day. • Stress treatment: the use of appropriate pressure gloves or pressure bandages to provide appropriate pressure on upper limbs helps to reduce oedema. Stress treatment should select the appropriate pressure level according to the oedema level and be used correctly under the guidance of a doctor to avoid excessive stress affecting blood circulation. • Comprehensive treatment: If lymphatic oedema is severe, there may be a need for a combination of treatments, such as physiotherapy, including airwave stress treatment. At the same time, a number of medications can be used under the direction of a doctor to alleviate symptoms. For the prevention and treatment of lymphoid oedema for breast cancer patients, it is essential that the patient is sensitized, following the guidance of the medical staff, and actively engaged in day-to-day care and rehabilitation to reduce the adverse effects of lymphoma oedema.
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