AMLA MEDIQUIP
Lymphatic & Venous Disorders
Spreading Awareness
At AMLA Mediquip, it is our mission to spread awareness regarding the causes and treatments of the various lymphatic and venous disorders. To that end, we have compiled medically accurate information for your perusal regarding the various indications that we treat. You can find a comprehensive list of the same below:
Lymphedema
Lymphoedema is a chronic condition characterised by an abnormal collection of fluid (lymph), resulting in swelling of a limb/extremity. It is however, important to note that lymphoedema differs from oedema. Lymphoedema is high-protein oedema, resulting from failure of the lymphatic system, whereas oedema comprises of simply water. It is well-recognised that damage to the lymphatic system impairs the healing of both venous and non-venous chronic wounds.
Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
Post-mastectomy Lymphoedema is a side-effect of Cancer treatment. For women affected by breast cancer, it usually develops in the tissues under the skin of your hand, arm, breast or torso, on the same side as the cancer. As fluid builds up and the area swells, it can cause pain, reduced movement, serious infections, emotional trauma and reduced quality of life.
Compression Therapy
It is well-established that compression therapy is the cornerstone for treatment of Lymphoedema patients. Compression therapy on the affected limb can reduce the diameter of the blood vessel and pressure and reduces the backflow of blood.
Venous Ulcers
A venous ulcer is a sore or wound on the lower leg which usually occurs just above the ankle. These ulcers occur due to a breakdown of normal tissue and can be large or small in size. Venous ulcers are related to poor venous outflow and also backflow of blood. About 70% of the ulcers of the lower limb are venous ulcers.
Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins is a medical condition, where valvular incompetence leads to the backflow of blood and subsequent swelling. This disease may be a consequence of damage to the veins or chronic venous insufficiency, where the high venous pressure causes dilation and tortuosity of the veins.
Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic disorder, involving accumulation of adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer of skin. This disease occurs almost exclusively in women. The defining characteristic of this disease is the bilateral, symmetrical enlargement of the limbs, usually both legs. It is usually triggered following puberty but can also occur post-pregnancy, at peri-menopause,or after gynecological surgery.
