Grandma has her lymph nodes under her arm removed and this can contribute to lymphedema, a swelling of tissue caused by an abnormal build-up of fluid.
Grandma's right upper chest wall is swollen. My mom examines her and takes note of the extent of swelling so that she can monitor its progression or improvement. There is no redness or sign of infection.
Management is exercises, so Grandma is now on the mat exercising. One of the exercises is to move her arms up and down while holding onto a cane. Grandma's cane has sharp ice-picks at the end. It is kind of dangerous to wave her canes around. Peter's mom gave me a gift from Australia. It is a long wooden musical instrument - perfect length/weight and it is easy to grip. Grandma is using that instead of her cane.
Grandma does not have any heartburn today.
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1 comment:
Lymphedema is swelling in the arm or hand caused by a build up of lymph fluid. The swelling Grandma has in her right upper chest wall, shoulder and upper arm is edema due to the trauma of surgery.
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