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level questions: Edema and Lymphedema

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What is edema?Edema is the result of an imbalance between: supply & drainage of fluid >>>> results in an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue
Lymphedema is a lymphatic (noun)?Obstruction
Lymphedema or lymphatic obstruction is a condition of.....?localized fluid retention & tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system
What is "Dynamic Edema"?An oversupply of fluid exceeding the transport capacity of the lymph vessel system. (Lymph system is working, but cannot meet demands. High volume insufficiency)
What are the causes for Dynamic Edema?Starvation/Hunger: the body receives insufficient dietary protein or a protein losing intestinal disease (enteropathy) is present ((not enough protein)) Renal (kidney) Edema: the body excretes increased amounts of protein through the kidneys (proteinuria) causing a reduction of protein in the plasma. ((Kidnneys over processing protein)) Cardiac edema: occurs when the heart's diseased or overworked left ventricle (heart's lower chamber) isn't able to pump out enough of the blood it receives from your lungs. This causes the heart to hold an excess amount of fluid; therefore, swelling. ((Overworked left ventricle)) Oversimplified reason: excessively low protein
What is "Lymphostatic Edema"?Lymphodynamic edema is swelling caused by too much fluid in the tissue with no problems associated with the lymphatic system. Oversimplified reason: excessively high protein. Lymph working fine, but too much work to do.
What is PRIMARY lymphostatic edema?- CONGENITAL <- important - a result of an anatomical problem or a functional problem.
What are the CAUSES of PRIMARY Lymphostatic Edema?• Hypoplasia – there are not enough lymphatic collectors, or they are not sufficiently developed • Hyperplasia – too many lymphatic collectors. The collectors are often rigidly enlarged. The valves are pulled apart & do not work • Aplasia – if the lymphatic collectors are completely missing. Precollectors & some collectors normally exist but without wide ranging drainage • Lymph node hypoplasia – in most cases combined with fibrosis. There are not enough lymph nodes or they are too small
What is SECONDARY lymphostatic edema?- AQUIRED <-- important (Results from a change in a previously healthy system via pregnancy, surgery, medical intervention) Bonus: usually, but not always permanent
What causes secondary lyphostatic edema?Inflammatory (disease, parasitic, etc) Trauma (surgery) Tumours (cancer)
What is benign lymphedema?• Any lymphedema that is not the result of an active malignant tumour
What is malignant lymphedema?Lymphedema due to a malignant tumour inside or outside the lymphatic system
What is LIPEDEMA?- Too many fat cells - abnormal distribution/storage of fat cells
Where is the most common place to get LIPEDEMA?Legs, particularly the lower legs and ankles. OFTEN SYMETRICAL.
The treatment style to treat lymphedemas is called?Decongestive therapy
Name one contradiction to decongestive therapy.• Congestive heart failure • Malignant disease • Acute inflammation with infection • Acute allergic reactions • Thrombus (untreated)
In regards to (currently-being) TREATED thrombosis and (currently-being) TREATED cancer, what is needed to treat these patients, if you are just a DOMP??Medical Doctor's permission
If a Lymphedema or Edema patient has low blood pressure, what should their treatment time be like?Shortened.