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Trinity Health Lymphedema - Muskegon Campus
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What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is an accumulation of protein rich fluids in the tissues resulting in swollen, enlarged limbs or skin surfaces which develops when lymph vessels or lymph nodes are missing, impaired, damaged, or removed. It occurs most frequently in an extremity, but can be seen in the head, neck, abdomen and genitals. As lymphedema progresses, the involved areas swell and mobility can be severely impaired. Movement is restricted and painful, and the skin over the involved areas becomes taut and dry.
Treatment
Lymphedema can be managed and greatly improved through therapy. This consists of any combination of the following techniques:
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Compression bandaging
- Skin care
- Patient-specific therapy exercises
- ADL training
- Compression garments
Directions and Parking
Directions from Sherman Entrance
After turning into the campus, turn right at the drive near the Cancer Center and the Emergency Department. Follow the drive along US31 to the parking lot in front of the professional building. Please follow all traffic and patient parking signs.
Directions from Roberts Entrance
Turn on to Mercy Drive from Roberts, follow the drive to the stop sign, and turn right at the main driveway. Turn left at the drive near the Cancer Center and the Emergency Department. Follow the drive along US31 to the parking lot in front of the professional building. Please follow all traffic and patient parking signs.