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Lymphatic Drainage a gentle, specialized technique designed to stimulate the natural circulation of lymph fluid, reducing swelling, inflammation, and water retention.

Oedema (or edema) is the swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues, commonly affecting feet, ankles, and legs. It

The infographic outlines five primary physiological mechanisms that lead to oedema (swelling caused by fluid trapped in body tissues):

1. Increased Total Extracellular Fluid
This occurs when the body retains too much salt and water, often due to organ dysfunction:
* Congestive heart failure: The heart cannot pump efficiently, causing blood to back up and fluid to leak into tissues.
* Renal (Kidney) failure: Damaged kidneys cannot remove enough fluid and sodium.
* Liver disease: Cirrhosis can lead to fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites) and legs.

2. High Local Venous Pressure
Pressure builds up in the veins, forcing fluid out into the surrounding area:
* Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or venous insufficiency: Blockages or weakened vein valves prevent blood from flowing back to the heart.
* Pregnancy: The growing uterus can put pressure on pelvic veins.
* Pelvic tumours: These can physically obstruct blood flow.

3. Lymphatic Obstruction
The lymphatic system, which normally drains excess fluid, becomes blocked:
* Infections: Such as filariasis (elephantiasis) or lymphogranuloma venereum.
* Malignancy: Cancerous tumors blocking lymph nodes.
* Radiation injury or Congenital abnormalities.

4. Low Plasma Oncotic Pressure
Protein (specifically albumin) helps keep fluid inside the blood vessels. When levels drop, fluid leaks out:
* Nephrotic syndrome: Large amounts of protein are lost through urine.
* Liver failure: The liver stops producing enough albumin.
* Malnutrition/Malabsorption: Lack of protein intake.

5. Increased Capillary Permeability
The walls of the smallest blood vessels (capillaries) become “leaky”:
* Infection, inflammation, or severe sepsis.
* Certain medications: Particularly calcium channel blockers used for high blood pressure.

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Lymphatic Drainage a gentle, specialized technique designed to stimulate the natural circulation of lymph fluid, reducing swelling, inflammation, and water retention.

Oedema (or edema) is the swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues, commonly affecting feet, ankles, and legs. It

The infographic outlines five primary physiological mechanisms that lead to oedema (swelling caused by fluid trapped in body tissues):

1. Increased Total Extracellular Fluid
This occurs when the body retains too much salt and water, often due to organ dysfunction:
* Congestive heart failure: The heart cannot pump efficiently, causing blood to back up and fluid to leak into tissues.
* Renal (Kidney) failure: Damaged kidneys cannot remove enough fluid and sodium.
* Liver disease: Cirrhosis can lead to fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites) and legs.

2. High Local Venous Pressure
Pressure builds up in the veins, forcing fluid out into the surrounding area:
* Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or venous insufficiency: Blockages or weakened vein valves prevent blood from flowing back to the heart.
* Pregnancy: The growing uterus can put pressure on pelvic veins.
* Pelvic tumours: These can physically obstruct blood flow.

3. Lymphatic Obstruction
The lymphatic system, which normally drains excess fluid, becomes blocked:
* Infections: Such as filariasis (elephantiasis) or lymphogranuloma venereum.
* Malignancy: Cancerous tumors blocking lymph nodes.
* Radiation injury or Congenital abnormalities.

4. Low Plasma Oncotic Pressure
Protein (specifically albumin) helps keep fluid inside the blood vessels. When levels drop, fluid leaks out:
* Nephrotic syndrome: Large amounts of protein are lost through urine.
* Liver failure: The liver stops producing enough albumin.
* Malnutrition/Malabsorption: Lack of protein intake.

5. Increased Capillary Permeability
The walls of the smallest blood vessels (capillaries) become “leaky”:
* Infection, inflammation, or severe sepsis.
* Certain medications: Particularly calcium channel blockers used for high blood pressure.
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