Treating lymphoedema
You can have a special type of skin massage to reduce swelling from lymphoedema. It’s called manual lymphatic drainage or MLD.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialised type of skin massage. It's a way of reducing swelling (lymphoedema) caused by fluid build up.
Fluoroscopy guided manual lymphatic drainage is a specialised type of massage for lymphoedema.
Last reviewed: 11 Apr 2023
Next review due: 11 Apr 2026
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