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Lymphoedema clinic

Our dedicated Lymphoedema Clinic provides physical treatment and emotional support to adults and children affected by lymphoedema, an incurable condition which causes swelling, discomfort and pain. Our specialist nurses offer advice and treatment to help patients achieve the best possible quality of life and maintain their independence.

How we can help

Although we can’t remove the scarring or damage done to the lymphatic system, we can help you to control your lymphoedema. We want your care plan to be as individual as you are, so we always tailor your assessment towards finding the best course of treatment for you. Our team of nurses operate clinics at our sites in Whittington and Sutton Coldfield.

Visiting St Giles

We want your visits to our clinics to be as stress-free as possible. Your appointments will take place in a private treatment room, with the first assessment lasting around one hour. Following this, we will discuss with you the cause of your oedema, how you can most effectively self-manage your condition, as well as offering the appropriate treatment. A follow-up appointment will assess how effective your care plan is and make any necessary changes.

Our treatments aim to:
  • Help you to get more use out of your affected limb, improving quality of life.
  • Reduce the risk of cellulitis by improving the condition of your skin.
  • Reduce the level of oedema wherever we can and help you to maintain this improvement.
  • Offer our expertise to help you to self-manage your condition more effectively.
  • Encourage effective weight management to improve your health.
Treatment may include:

Depending on the degree of your swelling, treatment programmes may include skin care, lymphatic drainage (a specific kind of gentle massage), exercise advice, and compression of your swollen limb in the form of support garments such as stockings or sleeves. Sometimes a special kind of bandaging (called multi-layer lymphoedema bandaging) may be used prior to fitting a sleeve or stocking. Emotional support to help you cope with your condition will also be offered.

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