Custom Lymphedema Compression Garments

The primary purpose of lymphedema compression garments is to control or reduce the swelling caused by an impaired lymphatic system. The surgical removal of lymph nodes often leads to lymphedema, but the condition can also be brought on by mosquito bites, bruising of the lymphatic systems, spider bites, and genetics. 

Patients needing lymphedema garments come in all shapes and sizes. People with lymphedema will be unlikely to wear a garment long-term if it is uncomfortable. Custom options are necessary to improve comfort levels and create a garment that is the least disruptive to normal life.  

Symptoms of Lymphedema

Lymphedema symptoms include swelling of extremities such as hands, arms, feet, breasts, and chest. The skin of the affected area will feel tight and stretched, with extremities such as hands, legs, and feet also accompanied by a feeling of heaviness. 

The patient’s level of mobility can also be reduced, and the risk of infections are higher in the affected areas. 

Pediatric Lymphedema Compression Garments

Treating lymphedema in children without surgery can be accomplished through pediatric lymphedema compression garments. 

Static lymphedema compression garments custom made for children help reduce the size of the extremities, slow disease progression, and reduce the severity of symptoms. 

Pneumatic compression garments use a mechanical pump to adjust the pressure of the garment to improve symptoms and reduce the size of the limb.

Adopting lifestyle choices which increase hygiene standards can also help decrease complications brought on by lymphedema.

Lymphedema Compression Leggings

Lymphedema compression leggings are designed to provide ongoing support for legs by improving circulation.

Compression leggings can help prevent venous disorders such as edema, thrombosis, or phlebitis. The garments will also help to reduce the deterioration of venous walls and prevent venous stasis. 

Lymphedema Leg Kits

Lymphedema leg kits are an innovative way to treat lymphedema during the early stages. The kits replace traditional bandages and provide many advantages to lymphedema patients. 

They save time while providing patients with more freedom and reduce the need for frequent trips to the therapist. Patients can easily apply and remove the kit as needed. Routine bathing is also possible when using a lymphedema leg kit.

As the leg size reduces, an in-built tension system allows for small adjustments. Only when a significant amount of adjustment has occurred will the patient be required to visit the therapist for modification or customization of the kit. 

Lymphedema Compression Sleeves

Lymphedema compression sleeves provide graduated compression, which helps the body naturally circulate, recycle, and drain the lymphatic fluid away from the arms and back towards the heart. Other compression garments exist for each part of the arm, including gloves and gauntlets. 

Compression sleeves and other upper-extremity garments are regularly provided to breast cancer patients. Treatment for breast cancer often involves the removal of lymph nodes, or their performance is otherwise impacted by radiation treatment. 

The remaining nodes can struggle with the extra workload, and lymphatic fluid may build-up in the tissues of the upper and lower arms, wrists, and hands. Correctly fitted compression garments help increase filtration and drainage capacity and reduce the severity of this uncomfortable condition.  

Here’s Your Next Step

Caring Touch Medical provides high quality custom lymphedema garments at multiple convenient locations.  We have certified fitters on staff at each location so that you can get fitted correctly. Click here to contact us today or simply fill out the form on the top right of this page.