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2. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   Lymphedema can also be categorized by its severity (usually compared to a healthy extremity): [46] Grade 1 (mild edema): Involves the distal parts such as a forearm and hand or a lower leg and foot. The difference in circumference is less than 4 cm (1.6 in) and no other tissue changes are present.

3. Factitial lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   Factitial lymphedema, also known as hysterical edema, is a skin condition produced by wrapping an elastic bandage, cord, or shirt around an extremity, and/or holding the extremity in a dependent and immobile state.

4. Bilateral lower extremity inflammatory lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   The pathophysiology is not yet well understood. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is proposed to be the underlying cause resulting in reactive lymphedema. [2] Prolonged standing with full knee extension and minimal movement for a prolonged period of time is postulated to induce a temporary failure in pumping the venous and lymphatic systems in the calf region leading to acute gravity-dependent ...

5. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Lymphedema – Stockings used to manage edema resulting from the onset of lymphedema. Support – Mild compression stockings sold over-the-counter and without a physician's prescription. These stockings are commonly referred to as TED hose, short for thromboembolism-deterrent hose. They are used to support the venous and lymphatic drainage of ...

6. Bandage - Wikipedia

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   The term 'compression bandage' describes a wide variety of bandages with many different applications. Short stretch compression bandages are applied to a limb (usually for treatment of lymphedema or venous ulcers). This type of bandage is capable of shortening around the limb after application and is therefore not exerting ever-increasing ...

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   Leg Elevation Pillow. Outfitted with a machine-washable jacquard case, this memory foam leg pillow boasts over 12,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Its versatile wedge shape means you can also use ...