Around
the world there are millions of people suffering from lymphatic
disorders, and not only due to filariasis. Early
identification and treatment may prevent the condition from
progressing and this can
improve
quality of life.
All Lymphedema equally need
specialized therapy CDT (Complete Decongestive Therapy), the only
treatment that safely reduces and maintains this chronic disease.
Caution must be taken with new modified and
simple versions of treatment for
Lymphedema, they
are more econommical,
but
can have very
serious
side
effects.(see:http://www.linfedemagalicia.com/2017/05/beware-with-new-modified-terminology_14.html).
Lymphedema
is
a serious
condition
that often causes pain and disability, and can
predispose
patients to life-threatening
complications.Without
treatment, the condition progresses to states of great disfigurement
known as elephantiasis. Due to that the
lymphatic system is not working optimally, patients
are
more susceptible to infections which
can
develop into cellulitis, a potentially serious
bacterial
skin infection or
even an irreversible sepsis.
Long-standing lymphedema without
treatment, has more risks of developing Sepsis and Linfangiosarcoma.
Every
person suffering from lymphoedema, whatever its cause or setting, needs good specialized treatment and compression garments to stabilize the
disease.
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CAMPAIGN
For global awareness it is being asked that the
WHO - WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION,
name:
"LYMPHEDEMA - AWARENESS & CURES"
as the World Health Day campaign
KATHY BATES
LYMPHEDEMA EMBASSADOR