Lymphedema is a ubiquitous
chronic disease with various suggested treatment options, but no definite treatment. Using (Sequential) Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (
SIPC) is one of the most appropriate non-surgical treatments without any noticeable complications. In this study, we evaluated the serum
lipids changes following
SIPC. Participants included 40 lower limb
lymphedema patients who underwent High Pressure
SIPC for a period of 48 hrs. Pre and Post
SIPC serum
lipids changes were evaluated. Though, there was some increase in the serum level of
cholesterol and
triglyceride, none of the patients had the values above the normal range. We concluded that, the fluid entering the serum during
SIPC, contain large molecules such as
lipids, which increases serum
lipid levels. However this phenomenon does not have any significant complication for the patients.