02 February 2023 02 Feb 2023

An intact and functioning lymphatic system plays an important role in the mobilisation of stagnant lymphatic fluid and moving lymph fluid throughout the body, recycling and returning interstitial fluid to the vascular system. Lymph fluid, which consists of water, protein, cell fragments and long-chain fatty acids, if not removed due to lymphatic dysfunction or damage, may eventually lead to lymphoedema and associated complications due to progressive tissue fibrosis and chronic inflammation..