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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Lymphangitis

Description:

Lymphangits is an infection of the lymph capillaries. If it gets into the blood it is called septicemia or blood poisoning and is life threatening. Symptoms are similar to other infections and include redness, heat, pain and swelling.

Precautions:

Massage is contraindicated until the infection is completely gone.

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