How to cure lymphostasis of the hand. Exercises and massage

Principles of home treatment

The first thing you need to know and remember about treating lymphostasis with folk remedies is that any manipulations must be approved by a specialist in order to protect the body from terrible complications.

Lymphostasis of the lower extremities

Among the principles of treating problems with the lymphatic system, a number of main points can be identified:

• Normalization of daily routine and diet.
• Consumption of products and mixtures prepared according to special folk recipes.
• Compression treatment.
• Massage and physical therapy.

Lymphostasis of the arms, as well as legs, is a chronic ailment that lasts quite a long time. It takes twice as long to treat him. Therefore, before a positive result appears, the patient must be prepared for a significant investment of effort, money and time.

Causes of lymphostasis of the extremities

The most common condition that is complicated by lymphedema is venous insufficiency. It is caused by decompensation of varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, arteriovenous fistulas, and vascular malformations. Also, diseases of internal organs or the lymphatic system can cause lymph retention in tissues. These include:

• insufficiency of contractile function of the heart muscle;
• kidney disease;
• protein deficiency in the blood;
• intensive removal of fluid with diuretics;
• injuries, burns, operations;
• compression of lymph flow paths by tumor, infiltrate;
• erysipelas;
• filariasis (parasitic infection of the lymph nodes).

We recommend reading the article about venous congestion in the legs. From it you will learn about the causes and symptoms of the pathology, conservative and surgical treatment methods.

And here is more information about thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities.

Compresses

The use of various compresses at home has long established itself as an effective way to treat lymphostasis.

Compresses for lymphostasis of the legs

The most popular recipes for compresses of the lower extremities using folk remedies:

• Honey, tar and onions. First, an ordinary onion must be baked in the oven and divided into slices, then mixed with tar. Make a compress from the resulting mixture and leave it overnight until the morning. Then remove it and drink a spoonful of honey with the addition of royal jelly.
• Dandelion decoction compress. In this recipe you will need dandelion root, which needs to be crushed and poured with boiled water. This mixture must be placed on the fire until it comes to a full boil. After removing from the stove, pour into a jar or other container and leave to infuse for 25 minutes in a warm place (it is better to wrap it in a towel or blanket). It is recommended to use compresses from such a decoction for no more than 30 minutes, and the problematic limb should be located slightly higher than the rest of the body.
• Kefir and rye flour. Flour must be poured with boiling water, the proportions must be calculated so that a thick dough is obtained. This dough-like mass should sit for about half an hour, after which kefir can be added to it. When adding kefir, you also need to follow the proportions so that together with the dough they have a 1:1 ratio. This mixture is applied to a napkin or gauze and left for 30-60 minutes.

Dandelion decoction compress

Special massage

It is best to contact a certified massage therapist for this purpose. He will be able to select the right methods and means of massage, based on the stage of the disease, localization, severity of the pathological process, as well as many other factors.

If this is not possible, then you can resort to light self-massage. It will be effective in the initial stages of the disease, because an ordinary patient will not be able to independently perform a professional deep massage of the limbs.

Lymphatic drainage of the legs at home should be carried out according to the following rules:

• before the main manipulations, take a warm bath, warm up the skin and muscles;
• be sure to use professional oils or those made according to folk recipes;
• perform movements from bottom to top, because this is how lymph passes through the vessels;
• if there are varicose veins on the limbs, then massaging them is not recommended;
• perform the procedure for no more than 10 minutes;
• If the massage is accompanied by unpleasant sensations or pain, stop the procedure.

Massage for lymphostasis of the lower extremities

Set of exercises

Exercises that are recommended to be performed for lymphostasis of the lower extremities:

In some people, lymphedema develops in one of the lower extremities. Exercises should be performed on both sides to prevent the development of a symmetrical process. Even without performing a gymnastic complex, if you have lymphostasis, you should raise your legs as often as possible. It is useful if the level of the lower extremities is located above the level of the torso.

With unilateral or bilateral damage to the arms, you should regularly raise your arms up and maintain this position for up to 15 minutes. It is useful to perform lymphatic drainage massage, the purpose of which is to reduce the severity of stagnation.

Physical activity aimed at reducing swelling is useful both as part of a comprehensive treatment of lymph stasis, and as a prevention of stagnation if you are predisposed to it (for example, with physical inactivity or the presence of chronic diseases).

Physiotherapy

Lymphostasis of the arms and legs responds well to treatment with physical therapy. The simplest and most banal training program should include the following exercises:

• While lying on your back, rotate your feet alternately, first clockwise and then counterclockwise. The total number of rotations is 20. At the end of the exercise, bend and straighten the fingers on the limbs several times.
• The next exercise is performed first on the back and then on the stomach. Lying on the floor, the patient performs sliding movements with his feet, heels and fingertips.
• Classic bicycle exercise. It is one of the main ones in the treatment of lymphedema of the lower extremities.
• Lying on your left side, raise your right leg and hold it in a static position without straining your muscles. Perform one at a time, turning over to the other side.
• During the day, while resting, try to ensure that your lower limbs are in an elevated position. Or, several times a day, take a lying position and raise your legs 20 degrees, leaning them against the wall.
• A more improved version of the previous exercise is to add a light massage in the same position of the legs.

Some exercises for lymphostasis of the lower extremities

It is recommended to use the listed exercises every day, 5-10 times regularly.

Folk remedies for oral use

Having become ill with lymphostasis of the lower extremities, treatment with folk remedies should be started only after consultation with a professional phlebologist.

Recipes for the treatment of lymphostasis:

• Decoctions or juices from rosehip, dogwood, viburnum, rowan, beets. They are useful because they contain large amounts of vitamin C and P, which have a positive effect on lymphatic vessels, as well as lymph outflow in general.
• Diuretic tea made from currants and rose hips. One tablespoon of currant leaf and rose hips are mixed and poured with boiling water (about 250 ml). The tea is steeped for 10 minutes.
• Plantain decoction. Six tablespoons of plantain grass, previously dried, are added to a liter of water and brought to a boil. Next, keep on fire for two minutes, then leave for about an hour. Before use, always strain and drink 100-120 ml, 3-4 times a day.
• Herbal mix. Pour one teaspoon of plantain and dandelion, as well as two teaspoons of immortelle herb, with 500 ml of boiled water. Infuse, strain and consume 100 ml before meals.

Preparation of tinctures for lymphostasis of the legs

• Honey and garlic. For preparation you will need about 250 g of garlic and 300 g of liquid honey. Mix the products and leave the resulting mixture for a week in a cool, dark place. Once infused, you can take one tablespoon before meals.

Treatment of lymphostasis with folk remedies must be followed for one and a half to four months, depending on the chosen recipe and products.

For example, it is better to use a mixture of garlic and honey for at least four months, decoctions of plantain, dandelion and different versions of herbal mixes - one and a half to two months.

Prevention of lymphostasis in the legs

To prevent congestion in the lymphatic system, it is necessary to promptly treat diseases of the veins, kidneys and heart. Careful personal hygiene using antifungal agents helps reduce the risk of complications, which is especially important after visiting the beach, swimming pool, or gyms. The pedicure is performed using hardware; it is not recommended to wear shoes without cotton or woolen socks. It is necessary to avoid injury to the legs and hypothermia.

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Lymphostasis of the extremities occurs when there is an obstruction to the outflow of lymph. It is provoked by venous insufficiency, heart disease, kidney disease, trauma, surgery, congenital anomalies in the structure of lymphatic collectors. At the initial stages, tissue swelling (lymphedema) is not constant, then the germination of connective tissue fibers makes the disease resistant to therapy, and dense edema and elephantiasis develop.

Lack of treatment leads to irreparable consequences, since with severe damage (even with the help of a successful operation), it is not always possible to completely restore the normal volume of the leg and its function. Only complex therapy in the early stages of the disease is effective.

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Venous congestion in the legs occurs spontaneously and requires urgent action. However, it is a consequence of diseases. You cannot let the situation take its course.

The drug Sinkumar is prescribed to prevent the formation of blood clots; use should be under the supervision of a physician. Contraindications to the tablets include pregnancy. When choosing which is better - Warfarin or Sinkumar, preference is given to the former.

With severe ischemia, it is not so easy to alleviate the patient’s condition and improve blood circulation. Bypass surgery of the vessels of the lower extremities will help. However, like any intervention on the legs, it has contraindications.

If lymphangitis is detected, treatment will depend on the location of the lesion and the extent. For example, in non-venereal cases you can do without it, but in acute cases with damage to the extremities, antibiotics will be required. Symptoms include cold sweat, fever, and redness at the site of the lesion.

Dangerous valvular insufficiency of the veins leads to their pathological changes. The saphenous, primary and deep veins may be affected. Functional tests will help identify. Treatment of the lower extremities is long-term, sometimes surgical.

For people suffering from problems with blood vessels and the lymphatic system, it is first of all important to know what lymphostasis of the lower extremities is and how to treat it at home.

In addition to the usual drug treatment - all kinds of surgical and physiotherapeutic manipulations - herbal decoctions, honey, various compresses, therapeutic exercises, and massage will be beneficial.

The right diet

To overcome lymphostasis, its treatment at home should be accompanied by a complete change of diet and normalization of the daily routine.

An important aspect is the consumption of protein foods - animal meat and fish, quail or chicken eggs, dairy products. The meat should not be fatty; it is best to boil or stew it.

Increase your consumption of fruits, vegetables, green tea. In addition to a huge range of vitamins and minerals, they contain antioxidants that fight inflammation in the body.

Proper nutrition

Fats should also be present in the diet, but only those contained in vegetable oil and fish. Fats are part of cell membranes, so without them there can be no talk of any restoration of body cells.

Carbohydrates need to be practically reduced. They contribute to the appearance of excess weight, which can significantly aggravate the course of the disease. It is worth giving up sweets, flour products and other foods containing fast carbohydrates.

Consume the minimum amount of salt; it is best to exclude it from the diet completely.

Preventive measures

Having lymphostasis of the lower extremities and after treatment with folk remedies, we must not forget about prevention in order to protect ourselves from relapse of the disease.

Some recommendations for observing the prevention of lymphostasis:

• drink at least 1.5-2 liters of water per day;
• spend time walking or cycling every day;
• exercises in the pool are useful;
• women should stop wearing high-heeled shoes - walking in these shoes significantly increases the load on already damaged limbs;
• Don't forget to wear compression clothing, especially when playing sports.

Diagnosis of the condition of the lower extremities

In order to determine the cause of stagnation of lymphatic fluid, ultrasound of the abdominal organs, chest, ECG diagnostics, phlebography or echography of the vessels of the extremities is performed. Specific methods to determine the localization of blockage are lymphography with X-ray control, tomography or scintigraphy with Tc-99m.

With the help of such an examination, it is possible to identify vascular pathology, insufficient functioning of valves and distinguish lymphatic pathology from venous pathology.

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