Providence Lymphedema and Swelling Disorder Clinic Serves Individuals From All Walks of Life.
Lymphedema Services are also available through Providence Home Health and Acute Care Therapies in Anchorage and Seward.
What Is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is the abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid in the interstitium that causes chronic inflammation and reactive fibrosis of the effected tissues. Lymphedema can be the result of many causes including the following:
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Congenital Malformation |
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Life Saving Cancer Intervention |
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Tumors |
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Trauma
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Infections |
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Surgery
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Obesity |
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Chronic venous insufficiency |
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| The most effective treatment of lymphedema is Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) that includes: |
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Manual Lymph Draining |
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Skin Care |
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Compression Bandaging |
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Exercise |
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Compression Garment |
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Measuring/Fitting of Compression Garment |
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Instruction in Self-Management |
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Instruction in Care/Wear of Garments |
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Other Disorders CDT Can Treat:
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Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases |
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome |
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Traumatic/Post Surgical Edema |
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Scleroderma |
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Referrals are welcome from patients, family members, physicians, therapists, and vendors. All major insurance carriers accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (907) 565-6300.
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