Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a
desease
that affects the lymphatic system and it is characterized by the
accumulation of lymph in the tissues of the body due to the
malfunction or interruption of the lymphatic vessels themselves.
The stagnation of the lymph thus gives rise to lymphedema. It
affects mainly the limbs, which increase in volume, while the skin
becomes more wrinkled. The affected area has a strong hardening in
the functions and disorders. The occlusion of a lymphatic vessel,
because of pathogenic, congenital and acquired cause, can lead to
breakage of the vessel itself. Lymphodema is divided into three
basic degrees. The first is an accumulation of water leading to
edema of the legs and does not cause much distress; the symptoms
are intermittent cramping, tingling and itching. The second level
concerns the accumulation of cellular proteins and catabolites as
well as water. The patient feels heaviness and intense tingling and
cramping: the typical signs are swelling on the back foot and
increase of skin folds. The third grade, is when lymphedema is
irreversible and can not be reduced. The swelling is hard and
finger pressure on the skin, dry and gray in color, does not cause
depression. This is called elephantiasis.Oxygen-Ozone Therapy:
The treatment consists of 1 or 2 weekly sessions of local injections for 15 total sessions, or, depending on patient’s need and doctor’s opinion, a weekly session of Major Autohemotransfusion for 10 total sessions.
