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Lymph oedema
Oedema is an unusual swelling of tissues due to an excessive amount of fluid in them. Oedema occurs when the lymphatic system has been overwhelmed (Földi, 1969). Our body has many defenses against oedema, such as a more efficient working of the system in the case of injury. However, sometimes the lymphatic system is just functioning in a region, for example after the removal of lymph nodes under the arm after breast surgery. In this case even a minor event, such as an insect bite, can bring on lymphoedema.
Once lymphoedema is present, it tends not to get better of its own accord. The oedematous tissues tend to harden (fibrosis) and chronic inflammation remains present.
The good news is that lymphoedema can be managed successfully using CPT.
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