*Watch for any sign of infection such as redness, swelling, increase skin temperature, pain.
- Any procedures which involves needlings and pressure such as blood pressure, blood samples, injections,
- Avoid heavy lifting and vigorous movement on affected extremity
- Maintain healthy diet: obesity cause burden on lymphatic system
- Avoid extreme temperature change: increase temperature will increase blood supply causes swelling
- Apply bandage on affected extremity during your flight: increase gravity causes swelling
- Protect yourself from injury and cuts while gardening, housework, sewing: wear protective gloves
- Avoid tight clothing and jewelry
- Maintain good hygiene: prevent infection
- Try not to sit too long