Raising the level of awareness and culture in society about lymphedema and lipedema through appropriate content in terms of knowledge of lymphedema and lipedema, methods of diagnosis, treatment, and living with it.

Those with lymphedema and their families, health practitioners with all specialties and related interests.

Through the official website and social media of the Saudi Arabia Lymphedema Framework.

It begins with slight swelling of the affected side and then increases with the progression of time and other factors. A feeling of heaviness in the affected limb or part, difficulty in movement due to the severity of the swelling, redness and heat that may be accompanied by itching when inflammation occurs in the affected part, and an increase in the swelling rate with gravity.

The prevention is if heat occurs in the affected limb when using the laser, but with the development of devices and the presence of the cooling feature, laser devices can be used while taking caution for the signs associated with lymphedema (increased redness, leakage of fluids, or a feeling of increased swelling). The laser device can be tried on a small area, observing the area for a day or two, and recording measurements of the area to see if there is an increase in lymphatic fluids after using the laser or not.

We recommend committing to mobility exercises for the shoulder joint unless the surgical team prevents the shoulder from being raised to a high level after surgery. Movement exercises help increase the mobility of the shoulder joint and prevent stiffness associated with surgical operations. You can start gradually and increase the range of motion over time.

Caution must be taken when exposed to heat sources. Examples: the heat of a cooking stove. We recommend using a heat-insulated kitchen glove.

The temperature of the bathing water should be moderate and not cause redness in the skin due to its intense heat.

The heat associated with some types of hair removal, such as laser or wax, should be avoided and other alternatives should be used, such as a razor or electric hair removal devices.

Also, caution must be taken against other things, such as jewelry or clothing that puts pressure on the affected area or limb or causes suffocation, lowering the affected limb toward gravity for a long period without movement or lifting, using personal care tools, trimming nails personally, not sharing them, and keeping them clean.

When redness and heat occur in the affected limb with increased swelling, and these symptoms may be accompanied by other symptoms such as headache, high temperature, nausea, or pain accompanying the problem, here you must visit a doctor for examination and receive appropriate treatment.

The compression garment is put on when you wake up and remains on throughout the day and removed at bedtime

Lymphoedema cannot be cured, but it can be managed with appropriate diagnosis and intervention from an accredited lymphoedema practitioner. Treatment is always easier, with better and faster results if it is recognised early and treated promptly. Lymphoedema is a life-long condition but ‘nipping it in the bud’ makes it much more likely that individuals will be able to manage their own condition with minimal intervention or dependence on health care professionals.

A medical condition that causes abnormal fat accumulation in the lower half of the body and in the upper arms, but it does not cause fat accumulation in the feet or hands.

This condition is mostly limited to women, and the affected patient must live with, treat and manage lipedema for life.

The exact cause of lipedema is unknown. It usually begins or gets worse around puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. For this reason, it likely has a connection to hormones.

– Heaviness and pain

– Bruises

– Accumulation of fat in the buttocks, thighs, legs, and sometimes the arms, not the feet and hands