What about lower limb lymphedema?

Lymphedema is a swelling caused by inadequate absorption of lymph from tissues by the lymphatic system. Lymphedema can be classified as congenital or acquired. Lymphedema congenital, which has too few lymphatic vessels to handle all of the lymph, almost always affects the legs and, rarely, the upper limbs. Lymphedema congenital is more common in women than in men. Acquired lymphedema is more common than congenital lymphedema and occurs after major surgery, especially after tumor treatment, lymphadenectomy, or radiation. Lymphedema often can not be cured at this stage, compression bandages for patients with mild lymphedema can reduce swelling, for patients with more serious illness should be based on the severity of symptoms, wear intermittent pneumatic compression socks for hours a day to reduce edema, must wear knee-length elastic socks from getting up to sleeping, this method can control edema to a certain extent. For lymphedema of the arm, daily use of inflatable cuffs is recommended, as is pneumatic compression socks, to reduce light edema. Elastic socks may also be used. For rubber swelling, surgery may be required to remove most of the swollen tissue under the skin.