May eat any type of food
Maintain a normal body mass index
Exercise
Can perform heavy activity with lymphedematous extremity
Keep the limb clean and wash with mild soap twice a day
Moisturize the extremity to avoid desiccation and incidental trauma
Wear clothing to protect the limb to prevent incidental trauma
Avoid sauna use, but other warm environments are not harmful (e.g., bath, sun)
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