LYMPHEDEMA PRECAUTIONS

LYMPHEDEMA PRECAUTIONS

Lymphedema is swelling of the arm on the side of surgery as consequences of removal of lymph nodes from the arm pit. Prevention of lymphedema is highly desirable as it is quite resistant to treatment. It can happen to about 15-20% of people who underge surgery for breast cancer & can set in weeks, months or years after surgery.

Precaution to be taken:

v Avoid pricks and needles on the arm on the operated side.

v vius izHkkfor gkFkksa dks lwbZ rFkk [kjksap ls cpk;sa A

v Blood pressure measurement should be avoided on the side of surgery.

v vkWijs’ku dh rjQ okys gkFk ls jDr pki dh tkWp u djsa A

v Heavy weights more than 5kg should not be lifted by the arm on the operated side .

v vkWijs’ku dh rjQ okys gkFk ls 5 fdxzk ls vf?kd dk out u mBk,a A

v Cuts, stings, insect bite should be avoided.

v ePNjks ds dkVus ls cpko djsa A

v Tight garments, bracelets & rings should not be worn on the affected side.

v Rakx diMs] dMs rFkk vWxwBh dks vkWijs’ku dh rjQ okys gkFk esa u igusa A

v Be careful while paring your nails, Avoid waxing of the arm on the affected side.

v Ukk[kqu dkVrs le; lko/kuh cjrsa rFkk izHkkfor gkFzkks dh rjQ ckyks dj lQkbZ djrs le; lko/kkuh cjrsa A

v In case of any accidental cuts, wash the wound carefully and apply antiseptic ointment a once.

v ;fn fdlh nq?kZVuko’k dgha dV tk, rks mls lko/kkuh ls lkQ djds ,UVhlsIfVd dzhe yxk;sa A

v If there is redness or swelling in the arm, report back immediately to your treating physician.

v ;fn cktq esa dgha yky fu’kku ;k lwtu gks rks rqjUr vius fpfdRld dks lwfpr djsa A

v If you intend to fly, please ensure that your wear a custom made sleeve for the arm on the operated side.

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v If you wish to undertake a trip by flight, kindly ensure you have an arm sleeve (custom made) on during the duration of the flight. Information regarding the same will be provided to you at the hospital.