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KRMC Now Offers Specialized Treatment for Lymphedema

The Therapy Department at KRMC now provides specialized therapeutic services to help patients with lymphedema (swelling in a limb from the build-up of lymph fluid).

Lymphedema occurs when the lymph vessels are unable to adequately drain lymph fluid. It can be caused by inherited factors, but more commonly is a result of conditions or procedures that damage the lymph nodes or lymph vessels. For example, it is a common side-effect of breast cancer treatments (mastectomy, lumpectomy, radiation treatment, and lymph node removal). In addition, it can be caused by surgeries, infections, or trauma to the limbs.

There is no cure for lymphedema, but it can be controlled with professional therapy and diligent care of the affected limb. KRMC’s lymphedema therapy services focus on minimizing swelling, controlling pain, reducing risk of infection, maintaining skin integrity, and increasing the patient’s functional independence.

KRMC occupational therapist, Marrisa-vil Rama has been trained and certified through the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy to administer lymphedema therapy, including manual lymph drainage massage. These services are available on an outpatient basis upon referral of a patient’s physician. For more information, contact KRMC’s Outpatient Therapy Department at 928-692-4630.

 

Kingman Regional Medical Center provides a full range of health and wellness services, including a beautiful wellness and fitness center, a primary care physician practice (Cerbat Medical Center), advanced medical programs in cardiology, cancer, and rehabilitation, and home health and hospice care. KRMC has 213 licensed beds and is Joint Commission accredited. The hospital employs over 1,200 employees, 150 volunteers, and 100 physicians/ allied health professionals who embrace our hospital's non-profit mission of "Serving Our Community with Compassion and Commitment." We are also honored to serve as a teaching hospital in affiliation with Midwestern University to train doctors specializing in family practice, dermatology and emergency medicine.