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Lymphoedema

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Our Lymphoedema Service helps you to manage swelling and discomfort, commonly seen in legs or arms but one that can also occur in other areas of your body, caused by lymphoedema and lipoedema.

We can assess the concerns you have with your swelling, and we can create a personal treatment plan to help support and manage your condition.

This service helps with…

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Swelling (Lymphoedema)

About the team

Our team is made up of specialist nurses who are here to help you reduce and manage your swelling and minimise the risk of complications such as cellultis and other skin infections.

We work with you to understand how your swelling is most affecting you. Then together we will create an individualised treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

The service through education will support you to manage your condition with the use of compression garments, skin care, exercise and self massage. When necessary, treatments may also include short courses of intensive bandaging and manual lymphatic massage.

Who this service is for

We can usually help if:

  • You are aged 18 and over
  • You have primary or secondary lymphoedema
  • You have lipoedema
  • You are willing to start a weight management programme, if your BMI is currently above 40

We may not be the right service if:

  • You have an unstable heart failure, or liver or renal failure
  • Your swelling has come on suddenly, or is caused by thrombosis or a chronic disease
  • You live outside the area covered by this service

Getting help from this service

Self-referral (digital)

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Questions and answers

How long will I wait for my first appointment?
Our team should be in touch with you to arrange your first appointment within 6 weeks of being referred to the service.
Can I bring someone to the appointment with me?
You are welcome to bring a family member or close friend.
Will you be able to cure my condition?
Unfortunately it is not a curable condition, but we aim to help you to improve your condition and to manage it.

Locations

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Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Community Health
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