{"id":2689,"date":"2025-03-07T10:58:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T09:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/?p=2689"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:23:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:23:51","slug":"causes-of-edema-and-how-physiotherapy-helps-with-fluid-retention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/blog\/oorzaken-van-oedeem-en-hoe-fysiotherapie-helpt-bij-vochtophoping\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Edema and How Physical Therapy Helps with Fluid Retention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Edema, or <strong>moisture accumulation<\/strong>, can have several causes, such as <strong>lymphedema, venous edema or fluid retention after surgery<\/strong>. This can lead to pain, stiffness and limitations in daily life. Fortunately, <strong>physiotherapy for edema<\/strong> an effective solution to reduce these complaints and improve moisture drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog you can read more about the <strong>most common causes of edema<\/strong> and discover how a <strong>edema therapist in Tilburg<\/strong> you can help alleviate complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of edema: lymphedema, venous edema and fluid retention after surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oedema occurs when fluid accumulates in the tissues because drainage via the lymphatic system or blood circulation is not working properly. This can lead to the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swelling in the legs, arms or other parts of the body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A heavy or tight feeling in the affected area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less freedom of movement in joints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain or a feeling of pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dent in the skin after pressing the swelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you suffer from any of these symptoms? Our physiotherapists will be happy to help you tackle the cause and reduce your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Lymphedema: a disturbed drainage of fluid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is lymphedema?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lymphedema occurs when the lymphatic system cannot properly drain fluid from your body. This can be congenital (<strong>primary lymphedema<\/strong>) or arise after surgery or radiation (<strong>secondary lymphedema<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms of lymphedema:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Swelling in an arm or leg, often on one side of the body<br>\u2714 Heavy, tight or tense feeling in the skin<br>\u2714 Skin changes, such as hardening or discoloration<br>\u2714 Less mobility in joints<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Venous edema: fluid retention due to poor blood circulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is venous edema?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venous edema is caused by poor blood drainage in the veins, for example due to varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms of venous edema:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Swelling in both legs, often worse at the end of the day<br>\u2714 Discolored or thinning skin<br>\u2714 A heavy or tired feeling in the legs<br>\u2714 Risk of open wounds (venous ulcers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Fluid retention after surgery: a common problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After surgery, the body may temporarily retain fluid in the operated area. This can cause pain and limited recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common situations where moisture build-up occurs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 After knee or hip surgery<br>\u2714 After breast surgery or lymph node removal<br>\u2714 After abdominal or pelvic surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Fysi we help you to reduce this fluid retention more quickly, so that your recovery is optimal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can physiotherapy help with edema and fluid retention?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A specialized <strong>edema therapist in Tilburg<\/strong> can help you with various treatments to improve fluid drainage and reduce complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Manual lymphatic drainage<\/strong> \u2013 A special massage technique to stimulate fluid drainage through the lymphatic system.<br>\u2705 <strong>Compression therapy<\/strong> \u2013 Bandages or therapeutic stockings help to reduce fluid retention.<br>\u2705 <strong>Exercise therapy<\/strong> \u2013 Specific movements and breathing exercises to improve blood circulation.<br>\u2705 <strong>Posture and movement advice<\/strong> \u2013 Tips to reduce pressure on your lymphatic system and promote flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to get rid of your edema complaints? Our specialized physiotherapists are ready for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/appointment\/\">Make an appointment directly at Fysi<\/a><\/strong> and find out how we can help you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oedema can be caused by a disturbed drainage of fluid. 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