Lymphoedema

The lymphoedema service is for people with lymphoedema that has not been caused by cancer. Lymphoedema is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues. It can affect any part of the body, but usually develops in the arms or legs.

We provide assessment, treatment and education to help manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life, while reducing the risk of having to go into hospital.

You will receive an assessment at one of our treatment rooms.

How to access the service

You must be referred by a health professional, like a doctor or nurse.

You must:

• Be 18 or over 
• Be registered with a Hull or East Riding GP 
• Have a chronic oedema (swelling) for more than 3 months
• Have a BMI of less than 40. If your BMI is above 40 you should be referred into specialist weight management services and the referring health care profession will need to contact the service.

Exclusions:

• Limb swelling, DVT, arthritis, Baker’s cyst and lymphatic or vascular obstruction
• Cancer-related lymphoedema
• No lymphoedema diagnosis
• Other unstable conditions, for example, uncontrolled heart failure