Post-operative lymphoedema - prevention and treatment
Injuries to the lymphatic system can lead to lasting damage and, as a consequence, to lymphoedema. Lymph O Fit™ by Anita is a treatment option for various indications.
In cases of lymphoedema, the flow of lymph through the lymphatic system has been disrupted. Liquid collects in the inter-cellular spaces and leads to visible swelling that is also noticeable by touch. Causes can be injuries such as contusion or surgical procedures.
One of the most common causes is a tumour in the breast area and its treatment. During cancer treatment, lymph nodes often have to be removed. This and severing lymphatic vessels during surgery can significantly or even completely obstruct lymph drainage paths. Radiation therapy, too, has a negative effect on lymphatic vessels.
About 20 to 30% of breast cancer patients are affected by secondary lymphoedema. The first symptoms, such as heaviness, a feeling of tension and swelling, often appear weeks or months after cancer surgery. Sometimes, they don’t manifest for years.
Anita Lymp O Fit Bra is a post-op compression bra. It has a completely stitch free terry lined interior so there are no seams on the inside of the bra. This makes it suitable for wearers who find the seam that joins the underband of a bra to the cups uncomfortable on their scar. Other advantages of this bra are that it has two rows of hooks and eyes for adjustment and it is made of the same fabric as the Anita Active Air Control support bra , so as well as looking nicer and offering more colour than typical compression bras, it is breathable and very lightweight.
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