Home remedies for lipid edema

Lipid edema manifests itself as a significant increase in adipose tissue, mainly in the legs. Why is it worth using pressotherapy in patients with lipodema?

• The symptoms of lipodema are not fully understood
• One of the most effective forms of therapy is lymphatic drainage
• Lymphatic drainage can be performed independently at home

We recommend: Lipid edema – causes and symptoms

Lipid edema (also known as fatty edema or lipedema) is also called thick leg disease. It occurs almost exclusively in women and manifests itself as an uncontrolled and progressive increase in the amount of fat tissue on the hips, thighs, and calves, in both legs simultaneously and to the same degree, causing significant disproportion in the figure. Although lipedema most often affects the lower limbs, it can sometimes affect the upper limbs, but never appears on the ankles, feet, or hands. The painful swelling is accompanied by cellulite, a feeling of heaviness, tingling, and over time, the skin in the areas affected by the swelling becomes hard and deformed. In addition to physical discomfort, patients very often experience psychological discomfort and problems with self-acceptance. Unfortunately, the symptoms of lipedema are not fully understood. It is believed that the swelling may be genetic or the result of a hormonal imbalance.

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Pressotherapy in the treatment of fatty edema

The treatment of fatty edema is mainly based on conservative treatment and diet (since the factors that cause lipodema are unknown, it is impossible to treat the cause). One of the most effective forms of therapy is lymphatic drainage (pressotherapy). The treatment reduces swelling and relieves pain. In addition, pressotherapy improves lymph circulation and stimulates blood circulation, which is very important because lipid edema can lead to disorders of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic drainage can be performed independently at home – a special pressotherapy device and compression cuffs for the legs (or arms) are required for this. The chambers of the compression cuffs gradually fill with air and compress the parts of the body affected by lipid edema, bringing relief to the patient.