L-W-O Community supports primary and secondary lymphoedema by promoting emotional wellness, lymphatic health, self-care, patient empowerment, online and in the community.
Some of L-W-O Community members experience DVT’s (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and we don’t know why this happens to some lymphoedema patients and not to others. The British Lymphology Society (BLS) have published a Position Paper for the Management of People with Lymphoedema in the presence of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
The aim of the document is to provide:
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Practical information for clinical decision-making for health care professionals managing lymphoedema.
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Key principles of practice.
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When to safely apply compression in the presence of acute lymphoedema.
The purpose of the paper is to support evidence-based practice and debunk the myths surrounding the management of DVT and lymphoedema.
Source: British Lymphology Society (BLS)
What are the symptoms of a leg DVT (Blood Clot)
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throbbing or cramping pain in one leg (rarely both legs), usually in the calf or thigh
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swelling in one leg (rarely both legs)
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warm skin around the painful area
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red or darkened skin around the painful area
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swollen veins that are hard or sore when you touch them
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feel worse after standing or walking
These symptoms also happen in your arm or tummy if that's where the blood clot is.
Call 999 or go to A&E if you experience the following:
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Breathlessness
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Chest Pain
Be aware a blood clot that is left untreated may break into pieces and travel through the blood stream to the lungs. This is known as a Pulmonary Embolism (PE). This is when the patient may develop shortness of breath and/or chest pain that makes it worse to breathe in. A Pulmonary Embolism can be fatal so do not delay in seeking help.