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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Arm, Lymphedema And Blood Clot In Arm
Question: help for swollen arm post stated lymphedema and blood clot in r arm. 201/2 in on right and 14 1/2 in on left.
This is post cancer in breast and removal of lymph nodes. Hospital for blood clot bust and doctor stating radiation burn as cause.
This is post cancer in breast and removal of lymph nodes. Hospital for blood clot bust and doctor stating radiation burn as cause.
Brief Answer:
Manual lymphatic drainage
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As your arm is still large and painful due to lymphedema and blood clot after breast cancer surgery and radiation i would advise Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).
MLD is a specialized technique that involves a type of gentle skin massage to help blocked lymphatic fluid drain properly into the bloodstream
This may help reduce swelling
Consult your doctor regarding this
For pain you can take tabet paracetamol 650 mg twice daily after food
Regards
DR DE
Manual lymphatic drainage
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As your arm is still large and painful due to lymphedema and blood clot after breast cancer surgery and radiation i would advise Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).
MLD is a specialized technique that involves a type of gentle skin massage to help blocked lymphatic fluid drain properly into the bloodstream
This may help reduce swelling
Consult your doctor regarding this
For pain you can take tabet paracetamol 650 mg twice daily after food
Regards
DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
we have done this for a long time, but if the area in question has had radiation burn will this still help? We have not found so.
Brief Answer:
Non elastic bandages and compression garments
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I will advise you non elastic bandages and compression garments such as elastic sleeves since the area had radiation burn which will place gentle pressure on the affected area.
This will helps prevent fluid from refilling and swelling after decongestion.
It is important that compression garments fit properly and that they are replaced every three to six months
Regards
DR DE
Non elastic bandages and compression garments
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I will advise you non elastic bandages and compression garments such as elastic sleeves since the area had radiation burn which will place gentle pressure on the affected area.
This will helps prevent fluid from refilling and swelling after decongestion.
It is important that compression garments fit properly and that they are replaced every three to six months
Regards
DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
If you read back at the original explanation of XXXX's predicament, we tried all this and it became too painful to bear. He had a sleeve that he put on three times a day and it blew up tight on his arm and held it in place for 20 min. This became too painful. He also had PT for lymphedema 2 to 3 times a week for a few months to no avail. We even wonder if those treatments contributed to the blood clot and were afraid to have it massaged because of it.
Brief Answer:
Position your arm carefuly
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The treatments you mentioned could have contributed to the blood clot
I would just advise you to position your arm carefuly like when you are sitting down, rest your arm up on a table, cushions or pillows rather than hanging it down by your side.
Do not stretch your arm affected arm
Regards
DR DE
Position your arm carefuly
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The treatments you mentioned could have contributed to the blood clot
I would just advise you to position your arm carefuly like when you are sitting down, rest your arm up on a table, cushions or pillows rather than hanging it down by your side.
Do not stretch your arm affected arm
Regards
DR DE
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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