Lymphostasis

Lymphatic system in the human body

Lymphatics is a powerful network of vessels, cells and nodes that helps maintain the health of all body tissues. Lymph is not just a vessel through which fluid flows, but a complex mechanism for transporting, filtering and regulating its composition: mineral salts, leukocytes, fats and toxins. If the functioning of the lymphatic system is impaired, health problems can occur, including lymphedema and lymphedema.

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Background of the disease

What is lymphostasis? It is a disease associated with swelling caused by impaired lymphatic drainage. It is worth noting that lymph flow in the body occurs very slowly, which is why lymph can only be compared with blood in arterioles: against the flow directed from the heart towards the periphery, blood moves noticeably slower. This is why tissue edema occurs rather slowly, but the consequences of this condition are often tragic. In medicine, a distinction is made between lymphatic and edematous lymphostasis. These conditions are different stages of development of the same disease: the first stage is called lymphotosis; the second - edematous lymphostasis. The third stage of lymphostasis in a person may be elephantiasis or

**Lymphostasis** is a disease caused by persistent obstruction of lymph flow through the lymphatic vessels in combination with hypoproteinemia. Lymphotropic viruses (viruses that primarily infect lymphatic tissue cells) can cause reactive lymphostasis as a result of damage or compression of lymphatic vessels [1]. These include some strains of the pathogen HIV, infectious mononucleosis and adenoviral infection.

Lymphostosis is a violation of the outflow of lymphatic fluid in the lower extremities.

Like any disease, lymphostosis requires an integrated approach to treatment. One of the main success factors is a healthy lifestyle. Avoid standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects, and wearing tight shoes and clothing. You also need to pay attention to correct posture and, if necessary, consult an orthopedist or surgeon. In modern clinics, patients with lymphostasis may be offered surgical intervention or conservative methods. The main methods of treating lymphostasis are surgical operations to eliminate blockage of veins and lymph vessels. However, if the diseases are not very advanced and do not lead to complications, a course of antibiotics, physiotherapy, massage, drug treatment and other procedures aimed at normalizing lymphatic drainage may be prescribed. In addition, it is very important to monitor your diet and follow a diet with sufficient fluids. You also need to take into account that the cause of lymphostasis may be the wrong choice of bandage for the lower extremities, so you should contact only trusted specialists.