Lymphoedema Abbreviations
We often use abbreviations when talking about the different aspects of Lymphoedema so these are the most likely you will come across.
LD -lymphatic diseases
LE - primary & secondary lymphoedema
LI - lipoedema
LF - lymphatic filariasis
LM - lymphatic malformations
LC - lymphatic continuum
Although a lot of people don't like the following terms you will come across them.
Lymphie - female living with lymphoedema
Lympho - male living with lymphoedema
General Abbreviations
I find that when discussing certain aspects of lymphoedema we tend to talk in abbreviations therefore some of our newly diagnosed members aren't familiar with the terms we use.
AB'S - antibiotics
DVT - deep vein thrombosis
EPS - Electronic Prescription Service
MLD - manual lymphatic drainage
MLLB - multi layer lymphoedema bandaging
PALS - Patient Advice & Liaison Service
PMA - Positive Mental attitude
RLD - reflexology lymphatic drainage
SLD - simple lymphatic drainage
SE's - side effects