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What syndrome involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles?
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∙ 11y ago
This is referred to as a compartment syndrome.
compartment syndrome
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Which disease involves swelling of the spinal cord?
Myelitis is the term for inflammation of the spinal cord.
Is heat good to stop swelling?
Alterate heat and cold is good for stopping swelling, as well as compression.
What is the benefit of applying compression to an injury?
It cuts down on swelling for the injury
Is ice good for compression fractures?
Yes, because it will help with the swelling associated with compression fractures and keep that under control.
How are compression pumps used to help cancer patients?
Cancer treatments can lead to lymphedema, this is a swelling that can interfere with the healing process. Compression pumps help to keep these swelling reduced and therefore help aid recovery.
What is the purpose of a compression hose?
Compression hose, or a compression stocking, are designed to help proper circulation of blood and lymph fluid in the legs. Compression hose can help to relieve leg fatigue and swelling (edema) in the legs.
Why is cell swelling in the brain especially dangerous?
Because there is no-where for the extra swelling to go - since the brain is completely enclosed by a solid skull, any swelling of the tissue causes an increase in the pressure of the surrounding fluid, which causes damage to the brain.
How does compression decrease inflammation?
Compression decrease inflammation by reducing the edematous swelling that is the result from the inflammation. It is one of the four elements to treat soft tissue injuries.
What are compression bandages mostly used for?
Compression bandages are used to apply pressure to the area that it is healing. The pressure that is applied by the bandage helps prevent swelling and edema.
Reduce swelling in leg after surgery?
It will depend upon the cause of swelling. If it is due to post operative clot in the veins -DVT, treatment will require elevation, compression stockings and anticoagulant therapy. If the swelling is due to cancer surgery with removal of the lymph nodes for clearance, and if patient has had radiotherapy, it causes damage to the lymphatic system and treatment will be elevation of legs, compression stockings. In both cases there may be residual permanent swelling in the leg.
Why is rest needed after lipo?
Not getting enough rest can result in increased swelling of the surgical area. Such swelling is a result of excess fluid and blood accumulation, and generally comes from not wearing the compression garments.
What is to swell up?
To expand, to get larger. Swelling often involves the absorption of water or other liquids.
