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ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT LYMPHEDMA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT LYMPHEDMA QUESTIONSAND ANSWERS
What is the lymphatic system's main function? - ANSWER It aids the immune
system by filtering things out.
What is lymphatic fluid? - ANSWER Large molecules that are not permeable to the
venous system require a change in pressure to open interlapping tissues.
What is the Starling Theory of Fluids? - ANSWER Fluid flows from an area of
high pressure to an area of low pressure until Eq is reached.
How do lymphocytes circulate? - ANSWER Moved through the body's vessels.
The one-way journey from interstitial spaces to the subclavian veins at the base of
the neck.
What factors influence lymphatic movement? - ANSWER - Pumping of the
muscles and joints
What filters the lymphatic system? - Answer: Lymph nodes.
What is lymphedema? - ANSWER Chronic protein molecule buildup disrupts the
hydrostatic/osmotic pressure equilibrium in the capillary system, resulting in
edema.
What happens if lymphedema persists in one location over an extended period? -
ANSWER: It can cause brawny edema and fibrosis.
Is all swelling due to lymphedema? - ANSWER: Not All Swelling
, What is fibrosis? - ANSWER When the skin loses elasticity, it feels hard and
wooden.
What is the cause of the lymphatic system overload? - ANSWER: Permanent flaw.
What is primary lymphedema? - Answer: Congenital.
- Inadequate number or size of lymph nodes and/or lymphatic channels.
What are the three categories of primary lymphedema? When do they appear? -
ANSWER: Milroy's Disease is present from birth.
Lymphedema praecox: puberty.
Lymphedema Tarda: Adult onset beyond age 35.
What is secondary lymphedema? - ANSWER - Caused by the removal or injury to
lymph nodes and lymphatic tissues.
- Causes a persistent obstruction of fluid from a region.
What are the causes of secondary lymphedema? - Answer: Radiation
- Metastases.
- Neoplasia.
- Trauma.
- Chronic venous insufficiency.
- Paralysis.
- Filariasis.
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