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When to contact a lymphologist
A lymphologist deals with problems of the body's lymphatic system, its diagnosis and disease prevention. You should seek help from this doctor if:
- Lymph nodes are swollen;
- Extremities are swollen;
- Pressing on the lymph node causes pain;
- Lymph nodes have enlarged in the groin, abdomen, armpits, and neck.
How to prepare for a consultation with a lymphologist
Since the initial appointment involves a thorough examination, you should perform body hygiene before visiting the doctor. Be prepared to answer questions about chronic diseases, hereditary predisposition, previous surgeries, and lifestyle. Learn about the factors that cause pathology of the lymphatic vessels, consult on the issue of preventing such problems.
How does a consultation with a lymphologist take place
The lymphologist will listen carefully to complaints, analyze the symptoms, study the features of the course of the disease. Then he will conduct an examination. To establish a final diagnosis, additional hardware examinations are prescribed. Based on their results, the doctor will assess the severity of the situation and offer the most effective method of combating the disease. Depending on the specifics of the disease, treatment can be carried out either on an outpatient basis using physiotherapy methods, or in a hospital, through surgical intervention.
What additional studies can a lymphologist prescribe?
- Lymphoscintigraphy (for the purpose of scanning blood vessels);
- Computer tomography (for visualization of tissues and organs);
- Duplex ultrasound scanning (to determine the presence of obstacles affecting the rate of lymph flow);
- Magnetic resonance imaging;
- Lymphangiography.
These diagnostic methods allow you to determine the level of complexity of the disease, make an accurate diagnosis and decide on the most effective course of treatment.
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