New Book for Patients and Caregivers

In It’s Not Just a Swelling! – LYMPHEDEMA Joachim Zuther provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for specifically geared towards individuals affected by Lymphedema, their caregivers, and family members. 133 Images. Paperback and Kindle version

Topics include:

  • Self-Management of Lymphedema (Self-MLD, Skin Care, Compression Therapy, Exercises); includes Instructions for Self-Care with images
  • Nutritional Aspects
  • Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Do’s and Don’ts for Lymphedema
  • Complications of Lymphedema, such as Infections, Cellulitis, Leakage
  • Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life
  • Traveling with Lymphedema
  • Prevention of Lymphedema
  • Treatment and Management of Lymphedema
  • Causes of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema and their Stages
  • Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
  • And Much More

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The Author

Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist. Read more

Stages of Lymphedema

By Joachim Zuther, on March 1st, 2026

 

Chronic lymphedema is considered a progressive condition, regardless of whether it is classified as primary or secondary, and cannot simply be described as an accumulation of protein-rich fluid. It is a chronic degenerative and inflammatory process affecting the soft tissues, skin, lymph vessels, and nodes, and may result in severe and often disabling . . . → Read More: Stages of Lymphedema

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How to Care for Short-Stretch Compression Bandages

By Joachim Zuther, on August 1st, 2025

 

Compression bandages (and compression garments – see below) used in the management of  lymphedema should be properly washed on a regular basis to avoid skin cells and oils becoming trapped in the fibers of the  bandages and damage the integrity of the textile. Compression bandages may be machine or hand-washed; machine wash is . . . → Read More: How to Care for Short-Stretch Compression Bandages

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Secondary Lymphedema

By Joachim Zuther, on November 2nd, 2022

 

Secondary lymphedema results from an identifiable damage leading to disruption or obstruction of normally functioning lymph vessels and/or lymph nodes and may present in the extremities, trunk, abdomen, head and neck and external genitalia.

Worldwide, the most widespread cause of secondary lymphedema is an infection with a thread-like worm named wucheria bancrofti, which . . . → Read More: Secondary Lymphedema

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Pediatric Lymphedema – The Challenges of Treatment

By Joachim Zuther, on January 29th, 2021

 

When we think of lymphedema, we usually picture an adult; however, this is not always the case. Every year, children are being diagnosed with lymphedema as well. Because pediatric lymphedema is relatively rare, it can often be hard for families to find resources and the best possible treatment options for their child. As . . . → Read More: Pediatric Lymphedema – The Challenges of Treatment

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