Background Over the last years, different findings indicate an unknown salt storage in the skin of a human’s body. Reasons may be, to create a barrier to defend the body of undesirable microorganisms, to protect the body from dehydration, being able to balance different amounts of oral salt intake, or all together. In case of a lymphedema, this system may unveil its function even better and so, patients suffering from this disease were investigated. Objective The aim of the study was, to obtain information about the composition of the lymphatic fluid and thus, to gain more knowledge about the skin salt storage. Methods Before and after a manual lymphatic drainage, performed on patients with a lymphedema, different parameters of water and salt regulation, such as Aldosteron, Renin or Sodium were investigated and analyzed. Results After manual lymphatic drainage, the median plasma volume increased by 66,5 mL. Looking at the electrolytes after the manual lymphatic drainage, the median increase in sodium was 2.88 mmol/L and in chloride 2.54 mmol/L (Na: p
Effects of lymphedema therapy on body salt homeostasis
Postlmayr, L. (Author). 2021
Student thesis: Diploma thesis