Today we will talk about beauty again, but instead of testing new creams and face masks, we will turn our attention deep into the body, namely, we will study the lymphatic system, lymphatic drainage and their effect on beauty and health in general.
Skin is of great importance to us, and not only because it is well-groomed and beautiful, it makes us beautiful. The skin performs many different functions - protection from harmful external influences, maintains temperature internal organs, softens the body as a whole; toxic waste products of the body are constantly released through the skin. In other words, the skin is an intermediary between the body and external environment.
The respiratory and excretory functions of the skin are vital for health. If the normal functioning of the skin stops, poisoning of the body may occur. Skin disease always affects the health of the body, just as disease of any organ affects the condition of the skin. By influencing the skin with various medical means, it is possible to influence the entire body, for example, hydrotherapy, massage, etc.
And so, everything in our body is interconnected. When we talk about skin care, we always start with cleansing, then moisturizing, etc. But most importantly, if the body is not cleansed from the inside, then all efforts to rejuvenate the skin will be in vain. Therefore, let's think about health first. What we are going to talk about now will tell us what efforts and where each of us needs to make in order to combine beauty and health.
Today we'll talk about this important system, which plays a special role in the human body, is the lymphatic system. In order for you to seriously think about how important it is for the skin and the entire body as a whole, you will have to delve a little deeper into the structure of your body. Perhaps then many of us will understand what prevents our skin from having beautiful color, be firm, elastic and velvety.
The lymphatic system is part vascular system in the human body. Lymph circulating in the body moves slowly under slight pressure, since in the lymphatic system there is no organ that plays the role of a pump, which the heart does in the circulatory system. Its speed of movement is 0.3 mm/s. Lymph moves in one direction - towards the large veins.
It plays an important role in metabolism and cleansing of cells and tissues of the body. Thus, we already see where cleansing of the body begins, and in particular the skin, which we take care of in the first place.
The lymphatic system includes:
Lymphatic vessels and capillaries
Lymph nodes
Lymphatic trunks and ducts
Tonsils, thymus, or thymus gland.
How is lymph formed and what kind of structure is it in general?
Ancient Greek doctors discovered that in the human body, in addition to red liquid, there is also a transparent liquid, which they called lymph, which means, translated from Greek, “ clean water, moisture."
As a result of the contraction of the heart, the liquid part of the blood penetrates the walls of blood vessels, tissue fluid is formed. Some of the tissue fluid returns to the blood. Since the heart works and blood constantly flows through the vessels, the difference in fluid pressure outside the vessels and inside always exists.
This is similar to a perpetual motion machine that works as long as the heart lives... But part of the tissue fluid, washing the cells, enters the lymphatic capillaries, which permeate the tissues of the entire body, and this is how lymph is formed. Tissue fluid nourishes cells, removes their waste and hydrates the body.
The fluid that has entered the lymphatic system is already called lymph. The smallest lymphatic capillaries merge into lymphatic vessels, which have thin walls and valves that prevent the outflow of lymph. Lymph moves in one direction through lymphatic vessels, along which there are also lymph nodes.
Lymph nodes, these soft and small internal structures, produce immune cells. It is the nodes that act as filters in which germs are neutralized. When there is a threat to our body from infection, and various bacteria enter the lymph, the lymph nodes increase the production of protective cells that are actively involved in the destruction of microbes and foreign substances.
From the lymph nodes, the filtered lymph penetrates the veins through the lymphatic vessels, that is, it returns to the blood. You can feel the largest lymph nodes yourself; they are located in the cervical areas. Large nodes are also located in the axillary, popliteal and groin areas. When you get a sore throat, the lymph nodes – the tonsils – become enlarged, because this is where the battle between microbes and the body’s protective substances takes place.
The lymphatic system promotes the redistribution of fluid in the tissues of the body, since its capillaries drain all tissue intercellular spaces. From here we see that the lymphatic system not only cleanses our body, but also moisturizes it. And we hope to achieve skin hydration only with the help of moisturizing creams, when all this directly depends on the lymphatic system.
If everything is in order in our body, there are no malfunctions, excess tissue fluid does not accumulate in the tissues, since the lymphatic system moves it through the lymphatic vessels and returns it to the blood. Otherwise, fluid accumulates in the intercellular space, and edema occurs.
For example, with cellulite, the accumulation of fluid in the tissues is often associated with the presence of toxins in the body. Thus, the lymphatic system cleanses and moisturizes all tissues of the body, and also transports nutrients.
Cosmetology device for lymphatic drainage
If, after reading, you understand everything, then you will be able to answer the question, why is at least morning exercise so important for our body? The answer is simple. After all, lymph moves very slowly. But if there is no “pump” in the lymphatic system, then how does it move, if not through muscle contraction, which pushes the lymph further along its difficult life path.
Lymphatic capillaries and vessels penetrate the muscle tissue, the muscles contract - the lymph is pushed through, but there is no way back for it, the valves in the lymph vessels do not allow passage. But if the muscle around the vessel does not work, then where does the lymph flow come from? Now you understand what movement and, in general, physical activity means.
Stagnation and damage to the lymph due to the fact that the muscles are lazy, because we are too lazy to do exercises, leads to sad consequences. Physical exercise significantly speeds up the movement of lymph. And this, in turn, improves the condition of tissues during swelling and stagnation.
A sedentary lifestyle combined with heavy food intake leads to an overload of the lymphatic system, and often for this reason various diseases and immunity disorders arise.
From all that has been said, we see that the lymphatic system
Redistributes fluid in the body;
Protects the body from infections and diseases by removing and destroying various bacteria in the lymph nodes; human immunity depends on it;
Removes foreign substances and waste products;
Transfers nutrients from tissue spaces to the blood.
Now imagine that the lymph nodes are clogged, what will happen then, because they are the body’s filter? Then, let's put it this way, dirty lymph cannot pass through the lymph node, and the body throws it out onto the skin. What will you see on your skin? – There will be dermatitis, furunculosis, acne, acne, diathesis, psoriasis... Probably enough to list.
When we have a cold, we have a runny nose and nasal congestion. Since the body is fighting microbes, and lymph is directly involved in this, before it enters the blood, it must be cleansed of toxins. The lymph gets rid of this trash through the mucous membranes and skin. Therefore, you should not use vasoconstrictor drops for a long time during a runny nose, as we interfere with the functioning of the lymphatic system.
The second example when we deliberately disrupt the functioning of the lymph nodes is sweat deodorant. Sweating is the release of not just moisture from the body, but also toxins. If you constantly use deodorant that blocks sweat, you are harming your body by leaving harmful substances in tissues in certain areas, for example, in the armpits. In this zone, the mammary glands are located very close. And then a lot should be clear to you.
What will help the lymph system work, besides exercise?
In Russia, treatment with a steam bath with a broom, tea with currant leaf or raspberries. You should consult your doctor about using a bath.
Breathing techniques can also stimulate lymph flow, improving your health.
The movement of lymph is also helped by massage, which increases the outflow of tissue fluid. However, the massage should be in the form of light and gentle circular strokes and kneading. In addition, you need to know for sure that massage is not contraindicated for you.
The main reason for contraindications may be malignant neoplasms(Cancer). After all, massage movements cause lymph to move, and along with it malignant cells, which contributes to the formation of metastases. And in general, any procedures that affect the lymphatic system are unacceptable for cancer.
How does massage affect the lymphatic system?
Accelerates the movement of lymph in lymphatic vessels. Massage movements should occur in the direction of lymph outflow to the nearest lymph nodes. Pressure on muscle tissue facilitates the penetration of tissue fluid through the walls of blood vessels, and this prevents or reduces swelling.
Harmful substances that easily pass through the walls are removed from the body faster lymphatic vessels. Massage movements - stroking, pressing and squeezing should be gentle. If the legs are swollen, the outflow of fluid will be helped by elevating them, since in this case the movement of fluid and lymph will be helped by gravity.
A professional massage therapist can do lymphatic massage for benefit and not harm. You can do it yourself at home, but to do this you need to get instructions on basic techniques from a specialist. the volume of lymph flow can be increased by 20 times, which means increasing the ability of the lymphatic system to remove toxins and harmful bacteria, strengthen immunity.
Useful not only for problems with the lymphatic system, but also when you have a cold or simply want to relieve fatigue. All touches should be gentle and soft.
To activate lymph movement and reduce swelling, massage with essential oils such as geranium, rosemary and juniper, grapefruit, Atlas cedar and lemon oils is effective. And also used essential oils anise, orange, basil, cloves, oregano, ginger, hyssop, cypress, coriander, lavender, lemongrass, carrot, naioli.
Transport oils can be wheat germ oil, almond oil, avocado, peach oil, jojoba, macadamia oil, safflower oil.
Lymphatic drainage of the face and body at home
At home, you can use a bath with a lymphatic drainage mixture, which includes:
geranium -3 drops
lemongrass - 3 drops
hyssop - 2 drops
najoli - 2 drops
wild carrots - 2 drops
If you add 30 ml of grape seed oil to this mixture, you can use it for self-massage.
Failures in the functioning of the lymphatic system are indicated not only by edema or cellulite, but also by other diseases where there is ineffective removal of harmful substances from the body. For example - frequent colds, headaches, skin problems, etc.
Lymphatic drainage will help stimulate the immune system, remove toxins from the body, with poor complexion, aging skin, and dark circles under the eyes. After a course of lymphatic drainage, cell nutrition usually improves, the body is cleansed, metabolism improves, skin regeneration processes are stimulated, dryness is eliminated, bags under the eyes disappear, and wrinkles are smoothed out.
Now you see the necessity and importance of the lymphatic system, on which human immunity depends. And immunity is life!
Lymphatic system – an integral part of the vascular system, which drains tissues through the formation of lymph and conducts it into the venous bed (additional drainage system).
Up to 2 liters of lymph are produced per day, which corresponds to 10% of the volume of fluid that is not reabsorbed after filtration in the capillaries.
Lymph is the fluid that fills the lymphatic vessels and nodes. It, like blood, belongs to the tissues of the internal environment and performs trophic and protective functions in the body. In its properties, despite its great similarity with blood, lymph differs from it. At the same time, lymph is not identical to the tissue fluid from which it is formed.
Lymph consists of plasma and shaped elements. Its plasma contains proteins, salts, sugar, cholesterol and other substances. The protein content in lymph is 8-10 times less than in blood. 80% of the formed elements of lymph are lymphocytes, and the remaining 20% are other white blood cells. There are normally no red blood cells in lymph.
Functions of the lymphatic system:
Tissue drainage.
Ensuring continuous circulation of fluid and metabolism in human organs and tissues. Prevents the accumulation of fluid in the tissue space during increased filtration in capillaries.
Lymphopoiesis.
Transports fats from the site of absorption in the small intestine.
Removal from the interstitial space of substances and particles that are not reabsorbed in the blood capillaries.
Spread of infection and malignant cells (tumor metastasis)
Factors ensuring lymph movement
Filtration pressure (caused by the filtration of liquid from blood capillaries into the intercellular space).
Constant formation of lymph.
Availability of valves.
Reduction of surrounding skeletal muscles and muscular elements of internal organs (they compress the lymphatic vessels and the lymph moves in the direction determined by the valves).
The location of large lymphatic vessels and trunks near blood vessels (the pulsation of the artery compresses the walls of the lymphatic vessels and helps the flow of lymph).
Suction action chest and negative pressure in the brachiocephalic veins.
Smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymphatic vessels and trunks .
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Similarities and differences in the structure of the lymphatic and venous systems
Lymphatic capillaries– thin-walled vessels, the diameter of which (10-200 microns) exceeds the diameter of blood capillaries (8-10 microns). Lymphatic capillaries are characterized by tortuosity, the presence of narrowings and expansions, lateral protrusions, the formation of lymphatic “lakes” and “lacunae” at the confluence of several capillaries.
The wall of the lymphatic capillaries is built from a single layer of endothelial cells (in the blood capillaries there is a basement membrane outside the endothelium).
Lymphatic capillaries No in the substance and membranes of the brain, cornea and lens of the eyeball, parenchyma of the spleen, bone marrow, cartilage, epithelium of the skin and mucous membranes, placenta, pituitary gland.
Lymphatic postcapillaries– an intermediate link between lymphatic capillaries and vessels. The transition of the lymphatic capillary into the lymphatic postcapillary is determined by the first valve in the lumen (the valves of the lymphatic vessels are paired folds of the endothelium and the underlying basement membrane lying opposite each other). Lymphatic postcapillaries have all the functions of capillaries, but lymph flows through them only in one direction.
Lymphatic vessels are formed from networks of lymphatic postcapillaries (capillaries). The transition of a lymphatic capillary into a lymphatic vessel is determined by a change in the structure of the wall: along with the endothelium, it contains smooth muscle cells and adventitia, and in the lumen there are valves. Therefore, lymph can flow through the vessels only in one direction. The area of the lymphatic vessel between the valves is currently designated by the term "lymphangion" (Fig. 58).
Rice. 58. Lymphangion is a morphofunctional unit of a lymphatic vessel:
1 – segment of the lymphatic vessel with valves.
Depending on the location above or below the superficial fascia, lymphatic vessels are divided into superficial and deep. Superficial lymphatic vessels lie in the subcutaneous fat above the superficial fascia. Most of them go to the lymph nodes located near the superficial veins.
There are also intraorgan and extraorgan lymphatic vessels. Due to the existence of numerous anastomoses, intraorgan lymphatic vessels form wide-loop plexuses. The lymphatic vessels emerging from these plexuses accompany the arteries, veins and exit the organ. Extraorgan lymphatic vessels are directed to nearby groups of regional lymph nodes, usually accompanying blood vessels, often veins.
Along the path of the lymphatic vessels there are lymph nodes. This is what causes foreign particles, tumor cells, etc. are retained in one of the regional lymph nodes. The exceptions are some lymphatic vessels of the esophagus and, in isolated cases, some vessels of the liver, which flow into the thoracic duct, bypassing the lymph nodes.
Regional lymph nodes organs or tissues are lymph nodes that are the first on the path of lymphatic vessels carrying lymph from a given area of the body.
Lymphatic trunks- These are large lymphatic vessels that are no longer interrupted by lymph nodes. They collect lymph from several areas of the body or several organs.
There are four permanent paired lymphatic trunks in the human body.
Jugular trunk(right and left) is represented by one or several vessels of small length. It is formed from the efferent lymphatic vessels of the lower lateral deep cervical lymph nodes, located in a chain along the internal jugular vein. Each of them drains lymph from the organs and tissues of the corresponding sides of the head and neck.
Subclavian trunk(right and left) is formed from the fusion of the efferent lymphatic vessels of the axillary lymph nodes, mainly the apical ones. It collects lymph from the upper limb, from the walls of the chest and mammary gland.
Bronchomediastinal trunk(right and left) is formed mainly from the efferent lymphatic vessels of the anterior mediastinal and superior tracheobronchial lymph nodes. It carries lymph away from the walls and organs of the chest cavity.
The efferent lymphatic vessels of the upper lumbar lymph nodes form the right and left lumbar trunks, which drain lymph from the lower limb, walls and organs of the pelvis and abdomen.
A non-permanent intestinal lymphatic trunk occurs in approximately 25% of cases. It is formed from the efferent lymphatic vessels of the mesenteric lymph nodes and 1-3 vessels flow into the initial (abdominal) part of the thoracic duct.
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Rice. 59. Basin of the thoracic lymphatic duct. 1 – superior vena cava; 2 – right brachiocephalic vein; 3 – left brachiocephalic vein; 4 – right internal jugular vein; 5 – right subclavian vein; 6 – left internal jugular vein; 7 – left subclavian vein; 8 – azygos vein; 9 – hemizygos vein; 10 – inferior vena cava; 11 – right lymphatic duct; 12 – thoracic duct cistern; 13 – thoracic duct; 14 – intestinal trunk; 15 – lumbar lymphatic trunks |
The lymphatic trunks empty into two ducts: the thoracic duct (Fig. 59) and the right lymphatic duct, which flow into the veins of the neck in the area of the so-called venous angle, formed by the connection of the subclavian and internal jugular veins. The thoracic lymphatic duct flows into the left venous angle, through which lymph flows from 3/4 of the human body: from the lower extremities, pelvis, abdomen, left half of the chest, neck and head, left upper extremity. The right lymphatic duct flows into the right venous angle, which brings lymph from 1/4 of the body: from the right half of the chest, neck, head, and from the right upper limb.
Thoracic duct (ductus thoracicus) has a length of 30-45 cm, is formed at the level of the XI thoracic – 1st lumbar vertebrae by the fusion of the right and left lumbar trunks (trunci lumbales dexter et sinister). Sometimes at the beginning the thoracic duct has extension (cisterna chyli). The thoracic duct forms in the abdominal cavity and passes into the chest cavity through aortic orifice diaphragm, where it is located between the aorta and the right medial leg of the diaphragm, contractions of which help push lymph into chest part duct. At level VII cervical vertebra The thoracic duct forms an arc and, going around the left subclavian artery, flows into the left venous angle or the veins that form it. At the mouth of the duct there is a semilunar valve that prevents blood from entering the duct from the vein. IN top part The thoracic duct flows into the left bronchomediastinal trunk (truncus bronchomediastinalis sinister), which collects lymph from the left half of the chest, as well as the left subclavian trunk (truncus subclavius sinister), which collects lymph from the left upper limb and the left jugular trunk (truncus jugularis sinister), which carries lymph from the left half of the head and neck.
Right lymphatic duct (ductus lymphaticus dexter) 1-1.5 cm long, is being formed at the fusion of the right subclavian trunk (truncus subclavius dexter), which carries lymph from the right upper limb, the right jugular trunk (truncus jugularis dexter), which collects lymph from right half head and neck, right bronchomediastinal trunk (truncus bronchomediastinalis dexter), bringing lymph from the right half of the chest. However, more often the right lymphatic duct is absent, and the trunks that form it flow into the right venous angle independently.
Lymph nodes of individual areas of the body.
Head and neck
In the head area there are many groups of lymph nodes (Fig. 60): occipital, mastoid, facial, parotid, submandibular, submental, etc. Each group of nodes receives lymphatic vessels from the area closest to its location.
Thus, the submandibular nodes lie in the submandibular triangle and collect lymph from the chin, lips, cheeks, teeth, gums, palate, lower eyelid, nose, submandibular and sublingual salivary glands. In the parotid lymph nodes, located on the surface and in the thickness of the gland of the same name, lymph flows from the forehead, temple, upper eyelid, auricle, walls of the external auditory canal.
Fig.60. Lymphatic system of the head and neck.
1 – anterior ear lymph nodes; 2 – posterior ear lymph nodes; 3 – occipital lymph nodes; 4 – lower ear lymph nodes; 5 – buccal lymph nodes; 6 – mental lymph nodes; 7 – posterior submandibular lymph nodes; 8 – anterior submandibular lymph nodes; 9 – lower submandibular lymph nodes; 10 – superficial cervical lymph nodes
There are two main groups of lymph nodes in the neck: deep and superficial cervical. Deep cervical lymph nodes accompany the internal jugular vein in large numbers, and superficial lymph nodes lie near the external jugular vein. In these nodes, mainly in the deep cervical nodes, there is an outflow of lymph from almost all the lymphatic vessels of the head and neck, including the efferent vessels of other lymph nodes in these areas.
Upper limb
There are two main groups of lymph nodes in the upper limb: ulnar and axillary. The ulnar nodes lie in the cubital fossa and receive lymph from some of the vessels of the hand and forearm. Through the efferent vessels of these nodes, lymph flows into the axillary nodes. The axillary lymph nodes are located in the fossa of the same name, one part of them lies superficially in the subcutaneous tissue, the other in the depths near the axillary arteries and veins. Lymph flows into these nodes from the upper limb, as well as from the mammary gland, from the superficial lymphatic vessels of the chest and the upper part of the anterior abdominal wall.
Thoracic cavity
In the chest cavity, the lymph nodes are located in the anterior and posterior mediastinum (anterior and posterior mediastinal), near the trachea (peritracheal), in the area of the tracheal bifurcation (tracheobronchial), at the gates of the lung (bronchopulmonary), in the lung itself (pulmonary), and also on the diaphragm (upper diaphragmatic), near the heads of the ribs (intercostal), near the sternum (periosternal), etc. Lymph flows from the organs and partially from the walls of the chest cavity into these nodes.
Lower limb
On the lower limb, the main groups of lymph nodes are popliteal and inguinal. The popliteal nodes are located in the fossa of the same name near the popliteal artery and vein. These nodes receive lymph from part of the lymphatic vessels of the foot and leg. The efferent vessels of the popliteal nodes carry lymph mainly to the inguinal nodes.
Inguinal lymph nodes are divided into superficial and deep. The superficial inguinal nodes lie below the inguinal ligament under the skin of the thigh on top of the fascia, and the deep inguinal nodes lie in the same area, but under the fascia near the femoral vein. Lymph flows into the inguinal lymph nodes from the lower limb, as well as from the lower half of the anterior abdominal wall, perineum, from the superficial lymphatic vessels of the gluteal region and lower back. From the inguinal lymph nodes, lymph flows into the external iliac nodes, which are related to the pelvic nodes.
In the pelvis, the lymph nodes are located, as a rule, along the blood vessels and have a similar name (Fig. 61). Thus, the external iliac, internal iliac and common iliac nodes lie near the arteries of the same name, and the sacral nodes lie on the pelvic surface of the sacrum, near the median sacral artery. Lymph from the pelvic organs flows mainly into the internal iliac and sacral lymph nodes.
Rice. 61. Lymph nodes of the pelvis and the vessels connecting them.
1 – uterus; 2 – right general iliac artery; 3 – lumbar lymph nodes; 4 – iliac lymph nodes; 5 – inguinal lymph nodes
Abdominal cavity
There are a large number of lymph nodes in the abdominal cavity. They are located along the blood vessels, including the vessels passing through the hilum of the organs. So, along the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava about lumbar region spine up to 50 lymph nodes (lumbar). In the mesentery small intestine Along the branches of the superior mesenteric artery there are up to 200 nodes (superior mesenteric). There are also lymph nodes: celiac (near the celiac trunk), left gastric (along the greater curvature of the stomach), right gastric (along the lesser curvature of the stomach), hepatic (in the area of the hilum of the liver), etc. Lymph flows from the organs into the lymph nodes of the abdominal cavity. located in this cavity, and partly from its walls. The lumbar lymph nodes also receive lymph from the lower extremities and pelvis. It should be noted that the lymphatic vessels of the small intestine are called lacteal, since lymph flows through them, containing fat absorbed in the intestine, which gives the lymph the appearance of a milky emulsion - hilus (hilus - milky juice).
Lymph: lymphatic system disorders, treatment and cleansing - .
Lymph is the second blood in the body, it cleanses it. When lymph is disrupted, then many diseases begin. For 90% of diseases, it is necessary to solve them first problems with the lymphatic system. Diseases come from pollution of the body, when the lymphatic system is not able to cope with the elimination of microbes, poisons and toxins, when lymph flow is disrupted.
If the lymphatic system does not work well or in general, it happens that lymph doesn't work, then, in order to restore the lymphatic system, you should cleanse the body of waste and toxins, take vitamins and microelements for normal functioning lymph and immune cells and periodically renew all lymph.
In this article we will consider a number of issues related to. A video about lymph will tell you in detail and clearly about the functioning of the lymphatic system:
Lymph: role in the body
Lymph is one of the most important fluids of the body, which has no color. in good condition. Its composition is similar to blood plasma. Lymph consists of water (94-95%), proteins (albumin, globulins, fibrinogens), lymphocytes, leukocytes, waste products of the body. It flows through the lymphatic system and protects the body from pathogens, bacteria, waste, poisons, and dead cells.
If you need to speed up the flow of lymph, then read a detailed article about this:
Detailed article on the composition of lymph in the body:
What is the role of lymph in the body?? It turns out that it is lymph that removes and neutralizes the most harmful waste, pumps out excess liquid(which, by the way, is involved in the formation of fat) from the intercellular space back into the vessels. The remains of disintegrated unnecessary and harmful particles are dumped into it:
When illnesses occur because the lymphatic system becomes sick or clogged, many people have a question: if the lymphatic system is disrupted, is it possible to somehow fix it?
Of course you can, you just need to understand its operating principle, its operating features and get acquainted with modern methods of cleansing and treating the lymphatic system.
Lymphatic system
When faced with problems that arise due to lymph, people will immediately start asking: What is the human lymphatic system??
The lymphatic system is the system through which lymph moves. It consists of lymphatic vessels, capillaries, valves, filters and outlet channels.
Lymphatic fluid is collected into the lymphatic system through capillaries from the intercellular fluid. Then it enters the vessels and moves in the direction of the lymphatic flow to the nearest filters - the lymph nodes. In these nodes the lymph is cleansed. Contaminants isolated from the lymph by filters are removed from the body through channels.
Ducts of the lymphatic system
The lymphatic system contains two ducts, through which lymph flows into the circulatory system. Lymph, accordingly, moves from them to the right and left subclavian veins:
Lymph flow always occurs from bottom to top:
From the fingers to the thoracic lymphatic duct,
From the toes to the inguinal lymph nodes.
Movement of lymph throughout the body: directions of movement
Lymph, unlike the circulatory system, does not have its own pump (heart) and its flow occurs mainly due to muscle contraction. An important role in the lymphatic system is played by valves that allow lymph to pass only in the direction of movement (upward). This is why the massage must be done in the direction of lymph movement (bottom-up), otherwise the valves of the lymphatic system can be damaged.
All lymph passes through the thoracic, i.e., the main, lymphatic duct only 6 times a day, and a complete blood circulation is completed in 20-25 seconds. With age, lymph moves through the vessels more and more slowly, because the tone of the blood vessels decreases, and a person’s muscle activity also decreases.
In Fig. given directions of movement of lymph in the body front and back
Along with the body, it is worth taking a closer look at the direction of lymph movement on the face. This may be needed for massage and removal of swelling from the face.
A very detailed article about the direction of lymph movement throughout the body and individual bodies
Speed of lymph movement
The speed of lymph movement, compared to blood, is very small. If we compare it, we get the following picture: blood circulation in the system takes 25-30 seconds, and the lymph flow passes through the main (thoracic) lymphatic duct 6 times a day.
The speed of lymph movement through the vessels of a motionless person is about 0.5-1.0 cm/s. Therefore, lymphatic drainage massage is carried out at exactly this speed.
Lymphatic system in women
The female lymphatic system differs from the male one in several ways:
The elements of the den's lymphatic system are:
Lymphatic system in men
In men, the urethra is the first channel for the lymphatic system to exit.
Discharge from the urethra is a sign of severe lymph contamination.
How to treat the lymphatic system?
When problems arise with the lymphatic system, many immediately ask the question: “ how to treat the lymphatic system?", what medical and folk remedies?
However, it would be more accurate to say that the lymphatic system should not be treated, but cleansed and restored to its functionality. Since the lymphatic system is the cleansing system of the body, it removes waste, poisons, toxins, microbes and other elements harmful to the body. Diseases associated with the lymphatic system are associated with its severe slagging. Therefore, for the lymphatic system to function normally, it needs help. And this help can be provided by various folk and medical supplies, lymphatic drainage massages, healthy image life, sauna, special exercises to normalize lymph function.
For information on how to cleanse lymph, read the article:
What color is lymph?
The lymph of a healthy person, in a free state, is transparent and colorless.
If various contaminants enter the lymph, its color may change. For example:
Lymph nodes: role in the body
Lymph node - filter of the body's lymphatic system
Lymph nodes play the role of customs, where partial processing of some microorganisms by others occurs, a kind of primary purification and neutralization of harmful inclusions.
Do you suspect that Is your lymphatic system not working? See symptoms:
Causes of lymph pollution
The causes of lymph pollution can be:
The above factors of lymph pollution are strongly manifested through symptoms of body pollution.
The role of the vagina and urethra in the lymphatic system
Lymph moves from bottom to top in one direction. Therefore, the first places for the release of waste from the lymphatic system (the so-called gateway) are:
An article about why it is useless to treat lymph with pills
Most often, it turns out well: there is no discharge for three days - and then it starts again (thrush). And thrush is the corpses of a fungus that were destroyed by our body with the help of immune defenders.
On the role of slagging in the body in menstrual cycle read here -
Increasing general immunity,
Treatment of organs and functional systems body. (for example, using magnetic puncture, acupuncture, yoga, massage, qigong)
What diseases do a disturbed human lymphatic system lead to?
A disrupted lymphatic system can lead to many diseases:
The role of the nose in the body's lymphatic system
The majority of airborne infection is eliminated through the nose. They cut out the Adenoids - they killed their defensive line!
The role of tonsils in the body's lymph system
If the tonsils constantly swelled, got in the way and were eventually cut off, then this means that another protective line in the body’s defense, the cleansing station, was buried.
The role of the larynx in the body's lymph system
The larynx is an area respiratory system, which connects the pharynx to the trachea and contains the vocal apparatus. Impaired lymph flow leads to laryngitis - inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx associated with colds, with such infectious diseases(like measles, scarlet fever, whooping cough.
The development of the disease is promoted by hypothermia, breathing through the mouth, dusty air, smoking and drinking alcohol, and overstrain of the larynx.
Tracheitis: contamination of the trachea in the body's lymph system
The trachea connects the larynx to the bronchi. Through this organ, air enters the lungs Lungs and trachea along with required quantity oxygen.
The mucous membrane of the trachea is covered ciliated epithelium, moving towards the oral cavity and larynx, and the goblet cells secrete mucus. Thus, when small foreign bodies, for example, dust particles, enter the trachea along with air, they are enveloped in mucus and, with the help of cilia, are pushed into the larynx and pass into the pharynx. This is where the protective function of the trachea arises. As you know, warming and purification of air occurs in the nasal cavity, but the trachea also partially plays this role. In addition, it is necessary to note the resonator function of the trachea, as it pushes air to the vocal cords.
When the lymphatic system is contaminated, tracheitis occurs - inflammation of the tracheal mucosa: acute and chronic
The development of tracheitis is promoted by inhalation of dry, cold or dusty air, irritating vapors and gases.
Morphological changes in the trachea during acute tracheitis are characterized by swelling, infiltration and hyperemia of the mucous membrane, on the surface of which accumulations of mucus can be found, in some cases (for example, with influenza) - pinpoint hemorrhages.
Chronic tracheitis can develop from acute. It often occurs in people who abuse smoking and alcohol, as well as in cases of congestion in the respiratory tract due to emphysema, heart disease, and kidney disease; It is often caused by chronic inflammatory diseases nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
The role of the bronchi in the body's lymph system
Symptoms of lymph pollution are common diseases: runny nose, laryngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia. It is believed that lymph cannot fight infection due to its contamination.
Detailed article on symptoms of lymph pollution in general:
The role of the lungs in the body's lymph system
It is believed that neumonia is always accompanied by thrombosis of the lymph nodes, which prevents the release of fluid.
The influence of lymph on the appearance of wrinkles and getting rid of them
Contamination of the lymph, due to stagnant processes, causes the appearance of wrinkles. To get rid of them, it is necessary to cleanse the lymph and improve its blood flow. For example, the Japanese have long practiced facial massage to smooth out wrinkles.
Neurodermatitis and psoriasis are signs of clogged lymph nodes
The lymphatic system is also involved in the development of neurodermatitis and psoriasis. These diseases indicate complete obstruction of the lymph nodes due to fungal pathology. In these diseases, the fungus has cemented everything - so the skin opens “fire windows” on the flexural surfaces.
Movement of the lymphatic system
The lymphatic system does not have a special organ that organizes its movement. Therefore, movement through the lymphatic vessels is organized by muscles. When muscles contract, the lymphatic fluid is pushed through, but the valves in the lymph vessels do not allow it back.
If the muscle around the lymphatic vessel does not work, then the movement of lymph stops. Fatigue in the absence of movement means stagnation of lymph and the accumulation of toxins in it.
Lymph and cold feet: how does it affect?
At low temperatures the lymph thickens and moves poorly through the vessels. Since lymph is the body's sewer system, cold feet, hands and other parts of the body can lead to congestion and disease. Therefore, measures must be taken. to keep your feet warm.
To warm up your feet, you can take baths with turpentine and soda. Bath and massage are also useful.
Movement of lymph from hemorrhoids, prostatitis and adenoma
Stagnation in the lymphatic system provokes diseases such as hemorrhoids, prostatitis and adenoma. To avoid these diseases, you need to do exercises on the gluteal muscles, massage the lymphatic collectors of the small pelvis.
Treatment of lymph with currents
Due to the long circulation and clogging, lymph stagnates, which causes diseases. To accelerate its current and liquefy it, various methods are used, along with which galvanic currents began to be used.
Properly configured currents along the course of lymph help accelerate it.
Current treatment is widespread for many diseases.
Prevention and treatment of the lymph system
What needs to be done to avoid problems associated with lymph? First of all, movement is necessary.
You may feel unwell during the lymph cleanse. Why do you feel unwell when cleansing the body's lymph?? Because when toxins begin to move and begin to leave the body, they poison it along the way. But after cleaning everything will go back to normal.
We raise our legs up, leaning on our shoulders and neck. We are in this position maximum quantity until you get tired of it (3-10 minutes).
Lie down on the floor, straighten (preferably) your arms and legs at the elbow and knee joints and lift them up, perpendicular to the floor. Make oscillatory movements (shaking) with your arms and legs.
If you are sitting at work or in another place where you cannot afford full-fledged gymnastics, do hidden gymnastics. Office workers often experience congestion in the pelvic area. Move your buttocks to improve the movement of lymph and blood in the area. The exercise is also very useful: tighten and relax the anus at regular intervals. This increases the circulation of fluids and develops the pelvic diaphragm.
How to normalize the lymphatic system?
If the patency of your lymphatic system is impaired, it must be brought back to normal, since the lymphatic system is responsible for the cleanliness of the body, which protects it from various diseases.
To bring the lymphatic system back to normal, it is necessary to improve its permeability, to open closed pores; if the lymph has thickened, then it is necessary to increase its fluidity and mobility.
Cleaning the lymphatic system will help normalize the state of the lymphatic system, special diets, exercises, medications and devices.
The lymphatic system should not be heated
The lymphatic system should not be heated and compresses should not be applied to the area where lymph nodes are concentrated.
The lymphatic system cannot be massaged
During the massage, avoid the lymph nodes, since if you incorrectly press the leukocytes against the flow of the lymph flow, you will simply destroy them.
Cleansing the lymphatic system
If you really don't want your lymphatic system to become clogged (which leads to diseases ranging from high cholesterol to cancer), you need to learn how to cleanse it.
Lymph cleansing should be done on an empty stomach
We take lymphostimulants (for example, licorice)
We take sorbents internally (for example activated carbon). The second gateway for cleansing the body is the intestines. This is where lymph toxins and sorbents will meet.
We restore normal intestinal microflora.
Gymnastics should become a way of life.
Green coffee cleanses the lymphatic system well from stagnation in subcutaneous fat:
What are the signs of lymph cleansing?
After cleansing the lymphatic system, the question naturally arises: what signs can be used to judge the cleansing of the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system travels through its capillaries and vessels on average in three days, so the shortest period of cleansing procedures is recommended to be carried out about three days.
The first signs of cleansing the lymphatic system are the activation of excretory processes:
Increased body temperature is a sign of cleansing of the lymphatic system. Since at this time the body is fighting infections, and the liquefied elevated temperature lymph removes poisons, toxins, dead bodies microbes
Signs of a clogged lymphatic system
Signs of a lymphatic system disorder have a very pronounced expression. They are caused by congestion in the lymphatic system, such as the following:
Swelling of small joints (you may notice that your rings have become less comfortable to fit);
Feeling tired, lack of strength;
Soreness and weakness in the morning;
Heaving;
Dry and itchy skin;
Mental instability;
Cold hands and feet;
Diseases such as cough, colds, bronchitis, tonsillitis, bronchial asthma, stomach ulcer, abdominal pain.
These are just some of the symptoms of congestion in the lymphatic system. Some systems of medicine believe that almost every disease (or symptom) can be associated with lymph congestion. This is why it is so important to maintain healthy lymph and avoid foods that can clog it.
Causes of clogged lymphatic system
The main causes of congestion in the lymphatic system are:
Stress causes disruption of biochemical processes in the body. It is believed that stress is responsible for 80% of all chronic diseases, including congestion in the lymphatic system.
Chronic digestive imbalance. Most lymph is found around the intestines, which is known as GALT, or lymphoid tissue intestines. If intestinal villi (thread-like projections covering the surface small intestine) not in in better shape, then this affects the flow of lymph and prevents it from performing its function of cleansing the body and strengthening the immune system.
Iodine deficiency plays an important role in protecting the body from toxins environment. If it does not enter the body in sufficient quantities, it can lead to blockage of the lymph.
Lymphatic system and stress
How are they connected? lymphatic system diseases and stress?
They have forward and backward connections:
On the one hand, stress causes a depressed state of the lymphatic system, which causes its stagnation and pollution. This happens because stress releases stress hormones: catecholamines and cortisol, which pollute the lymph
On the other hand, contaminated lymph causes feeling unwell, loss of strength, stress.
How does the lymphatic system respond to stress?
When stressed, special hormones are released - stress hormones, which mobilize internal systems body, for example: cortisol and adrenaline.
The lymphatic system immediately releases excess of these hormones through sweat and through the pores on the skin. Outwardly it manifests itself increased sweating, unpleasant odor from armpits, skin rashes
Cleansing baths for lymph
Simple hot baths help to cleanse the lymph, as does visiting a sauna or steam bath.
There will be an even greater effect if you take baths to cleanse the lymph:
Periodic lymph cleansing
To avoid lymph congestion, you should cleanse your lymphatic system regularly. Seasonal cleansing of the lymphatic system is usually performed 2-3 times a year in spring, autumn and January (after the holiday period). However, you must maintain a routine that keeps your lymphatic tissue healthy throughout the year.
During the period of cleansing the lymphatic system, follow these rules:
Avoid refined and processed foods and drinks. Avoid eating any breads, cookies, cereals, pasta or foods with added sugar.
Avoid food allergens, including dairy, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives and additives.
Avoid trans fatty acids, which are found in margarine, fried foods and fast food.
Limit your consumption of coffee, alcohol, tobacco and carbonated drinks.
Eat plenty of cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and watercress).
Use healthy oils: cold pressed, olive or coconut oil.
Drink 6-8 glasses of pure water daily warm water room temperature.
Do it regularly physical exercise; Take care of relaxation and good sleep.
These rules should be followed when planning your diet.
Self-massage of the lymphatic system
Self-massage or lymphatic drainage self-massage plays an important role in maintaining the cleanliness of the lymphatic system. Every day you need to carefully massage the lymphatic ducts of the limbs and skin. Kaja is the largest channel for the release of impurities from the lymphatic system through the pores.
Thanks to lymphatic drainage massage, the speed of movement of the lymph increases 8 times. As a result, toxins begin to leave tissues faster and metabolism improves.
However, it is better to perform intense self-massage after cleansing the lymph and following its exact course, otherwise you may get swelling.
Self-massage of the skin can be done every morning with your hands or using special massage devices. After the massage, you need to take a shower to wash off the released toxins. This massage helps to significantly improve the structure of the skin.
Self-massage of the limbs is carried out in the morning and evening. It is advisable to do it in the shower and when using massage oils. Since the lymph goes from the limbs to the torso, it is necessary to massage from the limbs up in the direction of the lymph, with soft but noticeable massage movements.
The lymphatic system, which in Latin is called systema lymphatica, in the human body performs important functions and is responsible for maintaining immunity. This most important part of the human vascular system has a clear structure. The main function of the systema lymphatica is to cleanse the cells and tissues of the body. Each lymph node functions as a biological filter.
What is the lymphatic system
The entire human body is covered by a system of lymph nodes and blood vessels, which ensures the functioning of the immune system. The lymphatic system removes tissue fluid from the intercellular space. This structure is no less significant part vascular circulation than venous, arterial system. The work of the systema lymphatica is clearly not visible.
It is very rare for lymph to leak through the skin, but people always notice the results of the lymph system. However, few understand the essence of such a process. This is a complex open structure. It does not have a central pump, so it is different from circulatory system. The lymphatic system is the whole complex small and large lymphatic vessels - trunks and ducts, which permeate the entire human body.
Through them, lymph flows from areas of the body to the terminal sections of the veins. About 460 grouped or single lymph nodes per different areas the body along the lymphatic vessels is present in human body. Groups of lymph nodes work constantly. They are located next to veins and arteries. This number of lymph nodes is enough for the human body to feel healthy. These vessels are connected to each other by lymph nodes.
Small and large vessels are grouped. These are groups with different lymph nodes. They are sent to the lymph nodes (lat. nodi lymphatici), which range in size from a large bean seed to a millet grain. There are 150 regional groups of lymph nodes connected by vessels. Each node is responsible for a specific area of the body. The weight of all lymph nodes is 1% of body weight, reaching 1 kg. Lymphocytes, necessary to fight infection, are produced in the lymph nodes.
Lymphatic capillaries form the basis of this system. They are everywhere. These thin capillaries collect the fluid that is there in the body. Such biological fluid contains various beneficial and harmful toxic substances. These toxins (lat. Toxicum) poison our body, so the lymphatic system collects these substances in the body.
Lymph is the liquid tissue of the body
Lymph, which is constantly filtered in the lymph nodes, contains a lot of leukocytes. These are active white blood cells: macrophages, B-lymphocytes, T-cells (lat. Thymus). Such leukocytes tend to absorb various microbes. They must find infectious agents and destroy their toxins.
Platelets and red blood cells are absent in the lymph. It is constantly formed by filtering blood plasma. This colorless liquid always circulates in this system. Up to 2 liters of this clear biological fluid circulates in the body of an adult. Lympha moves slowly under slight pressure. Lymph always flows from bottom to top. This biological fluid slowly carries tissue fluid from the fingers of the lower extremities to the thoracic lymphatic duct. Only in this direction can lympha collect everything unnecessary in the body and remove it out.
Lymphatic capillaries have special valves that prevent the reverse flow of lymph. Lympha purifies the blood in the human body. However, sometimes these valves in a person are destroyed, and the flow of lymph slows down. At infectious process The ulnar lymph nodes on the hand become inflamed. In these situations, swelling of the limbs occurs.
This indicates damage to the lymphatic vessels. How does lymph flow? Microcirculation processes determine the volume and rate of lymph formation. When there is obesity, or a person sits for a long time, the movement of lymph is minimal, since there is practically no active physical movement. If a person moves vigorously, the muscles actively contract. Lymph is pumped to the next lymphangion.
Importance of the Lymphatic System
Structure of the lymphatic system
What is the location of the lymph nodes? The structures of the systema lymphatica are not able to remove toxins and poisons through skin. In our body there are such organs with a mucous membrane. A group of lymph nodes release these toxins into a specific area to remove the poisons through the mucous membranes. Since the systema lymphatica works from the bottom up, the first area of lymphatic evacuation is the mucous membranes of men and women.
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Lymph nodes in the abdominal cavity
Patients complain of the appearance of some pathological discharge. Lymphocytes cleanse the vagina, urethra, and male genitalia. The femoral triangle consists of. The destruction of microbes is accompanied by inflammation. The deep lymph nodes are compressed, the thigh hurts. When the toxins come out, the body will be clean.
The second area of poison evacuation is the intestines. There are many lymph nodes in the abdomen. If the body is poisoned due to improper nutrition, the lymph nodes remove toxins through the lymph nodes located in the intestines. In the chest and abdominal cavity there is a group of para-aortic lymph nodes. If you start taking fixing drugs during diarrhea, these toxins will remain in the affected body.
sweat glands Sweat glands are another area of toxin evacuation. There are especially many of them in armpits. A person must sweat. However, many people to combat profuse sweating actively use antiperspirants that close the sweat glands. All poisons remain in this zone. In severe cases, you have to contact a surgeon. If the lymph nodes on the collarbone are enlarged, this may be a sign of a tumor.
Nasopharynx, oral cavity
The nose, the nasal cavity, is an important area for the evacuation of toxicum. Pathogens that have entered through the nose are eliminated by airborne droplets. If a person is treating himself, they are often used vasoconstrictor drops. Instead of removing the pathological contents, the patient leaves the microbes in the body. A sign of damage to the system are symptoms of sinusitis.
The nasopharynx has a special lymphoid tissue that traps microbes. Staphylococcal infection always comes out through nasal cavity. If you can't quickly deal with airborne infection, adenoids enlarge. The lymph nodes of the nose swell. If these essential organs are removed, the body's ability to fight infection is reduced.
The collection of lymph in the area of the mouth, teeth, and tongue is carried out by the mental lymph nodes. Lymphadenitis is inflammation of the lymph nodes of the face. Part of the systema lymphatica are the salivary glands. Together with oral fluid in digestive tract Toxins and poisons are carried out to be removed from the body. In case of defeat jaw lymph nodes My lower jaw hurts a lot. It is important to make swallowing movements. This stimulates saliva production.
inflammation of the tonsils The palatine tonsils stand guard, protecting the body. This is the place through which the body can remove all the bad things. Streptococcus is always excreted through the tonsils. The body fights, which is why sore throat and rheumatism occur. But if a person breaks the laws healthy life, tonsils constantly inflamed.
When the lymph nodes on the face are affected, the chin hurts. Tonsillitis develops, the tonsils cannot cope with their work. Inflamed submandibular lymph nodes receive infection from the facial lymph node. In the case of tonsillectomy unless absolutely necessary, another barrier that protects human health disappears.
The larynx is the next barrier to infection. If the lymphatic system finds microbes and removes them through the larynx, laryngitis develops. In the ear area, the facial lymph nodes often become inflamed. The next springboard for the evacuation of poisons and microbes is the trachea. There are lymph nodes on both sides of the trachea. Lymphocytes leave the lymph nodes. When the body tries to remove toxins in this way, tracheitis develops. Virchow's supraclavicular lymph node receives lymph from the abdominal cavity through the thoracic duct.
Bronchi and lungs
The next excretory route of the systema lymphatica is the bronchi. It is a significant component of the immune system. The passage of infection is further blocked by the lymph nodes with the help of tracheal lymph. The fungus is released through nearby organs. Fungal bronchitis begins if the entire body is affected by the pathogen. If you take cough pills during bronchitis, mucus does not come out of the bronchi. The disease drags on and the patient's condition worsens. As a result of the sedimentation of mycobacteria, inflammation of the intrathoracic lymph nodes often develops.
The lungs are the most important area for the evacuation of various debris from the body. Lymphatic capillaries in the lungs often take the first blow of infection. They are called bronchopulmonary lymph nodes. Through the deep and superficial plexuses of the lungs, the respiratory organ is cleansed. The dangerous bacteria enters the lymph node area. This is where it is destroyed. With tuberculosis, the intrathoracic lymph nodes are involved in the pathological process.
The cervical group of lymph nodes neutralizes microbes entering the body through the upper airways and mouth. Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck may indicate hard work of the systema lymphatica. Non-functioning lymph nodes of the face often cause strong muscle blocks, since the flow of lymph is obstructed. The sublingual lymph node reacts sensitively to any changes in the body.
Lymphatic system. Video
Complications of lymphatic function
If the lymphatic system is overloaded and enters the body new infection, problems arise. Systema lymphatica releases debris into the skin because the system is clogged with other toxins. Breast cancer can provoke metastases to the subclavian lymph nodes. The body tries to remove the fungus through the skin. However, the dense epidermis does not allow harmful substances to pass out. Eczema, psoriasis, and neurodermatitis occur. These are not diseases, but a painful condition, a manifestation of problems with an overloaded lymphatic system. It is necessary to cleanse the body.
body cleansing Poor environment, poor lifestyle, poor quality food harm the health of every person. After the age of 30, many people's body fluids become heavily contaminated. Fat cells and tissues can contain many different toxins, microorganisms, and harmful substances that weaken the immune system.
And in conclusion
One of the most important and complex systems in the human body is systema lymphatica. The lymphatic system works independently of our thinking. The movement of lymph is ensured through various muscles. Lympha is able to fully function only if physical activity person. After a long time sitting position It is important to move actively. At the same time, normal lymph flow starts. As a result, lymph performs its functions in the system. Its task is to catch harmful substances in the body with the help of leukocytes and neutralize them.
White blood cells find microbes and eat them, dying in the process. Lymph saves the patient at its own cost own life. A sick person should not interfere with this process, but competently help his body. This can only be done under the guidance of a qualified medical professional.
The lymphatic system is part of the vascular system, which successfully adds to the venous system and takes part in metabolism.
An important function of the lymphatic system is to remove foreign bodies from the circulatory system, as well as cleanse tissues and cells. From organ tissues, fluid first enters the lymphatic system, where it is filtered using lymph nodes, and then lymph through large vessels enters the thoracic lymphatic duct, where it flows from the chest into a large vein.
The lymphatic system consists of:
- Capillaries that form networks in all organs and tissues and are designed to remove fluid;
- Vessels formed from connections of capillaries. The vessels have valves, thanks to which the lymph moves only in one direction;
- Nodes that interrupt vessels and divide them into vessels entering the node and leaving it. In the nodes, the lymph leaves all foreign bodies and microbes, and is also enriched with lymphocytes and is sent through other vessels to the thoracic lymphatic flow and the right lymphatic flow.
The functions of the lymphatic system also include:
- Retention of toxins and bacteria;
- Return of electrolytes and proteins from tissues to the blood;
- Removal of foreign bodies and red blood cells;
- Production of lymphocytes and antibodies;
- Transfer of products absorbed from food;
- Excretion of products through urine.
Organs of the lymphatic system:
- Bone marrow. All blood cells are created in it. Stem cells created in myeloid tissue bone marrow, enter the organs of the immune system.
- The spleen, which contains large cluster lymph nodes. It breaks down dead blood cells. It reacts sharply to foreign bodies and produces antibodies.
- Thymus gland. It takes stem cells, turning them into T-lymphocytes (cells that destroy malignant cells and foreign bodies).
What does enlarged lymph nodes indicate?
Lymphadenopathy, or enlarged lymph nodes, is quite common. For healthy person the norm is a slight increase in the submandibular lymph nodes (no more than 1 cm), as well as an increase inguinal lymph nodes(no more than 2 cm).
If the increase exceeds acceptable standards may require a biopsy and additional research. Enlarged lymph nodes of the lymphatic system may indicate the following diseases:
- On the sides of the neck - sarcoidosis, mononucleosis, tuberculosis and vaccination against it, as well as lymphoma and upper respiratory tract infections;
- Front and back ears– rubella;
- Above the collarbone – tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, stomach cancer (above the left collarbone);
- Under lower jaw– gum problems or chronic tonsillitis;
- Under the arms – hand infections, breast cancer, sarcoidosis;
- On the bends of the elbows – sarcoidosis;
- In the groin - inflammation genitourinary system or availability specific infection(herpes, syphilis), leg infections.
Enlargement and inflammation of all groups of lymph nodes is an early symptom of HIV infection.
With lymphoma, the nodes become mobile and painless, and with metastases, they become adherent and dense.
Diseases of the lymphatic system
Any disease does not pass without leaving a trace for all body systems. The lymphatic system responds to the disease primarily by enlarging the lymph nodes.
The main diseases of the lymphatic system are:
- Adenoids and chronic tonsillitis, when the tonsils stop working protective function, becoming a source of infection. As a rule, in case of prolonged infection, they are removed.
- Acute lymphadenitis - inflammation lymph node caused by bacteria. The disease is accompanied by redness, pain, and sometimes suppuration. The disease rarely occurs alone; more often it occurs as a result of inflammation of the area through which lymph flows.
- Chronic lymphadenitis. As a rule, this disease is a companion to other infectious diseases (syphilis, tuberculosis).
- Tumors of the lymphatic vessels. They can be either malignant (lymphangiosarcoma) or benign (lymphangioma).
Lymphatic system cleansing
For the full functioning of the lymphatic system, it is necessary, at a minimum, to move a lot. If a person leads sedentary lifestyle life, well it can help breathing exercises, exercise and long walks. It is important to know that movement cleanses the body and eliminates lymph stagnation.
Cleansing of the lymphatic system is carried out through saliva, since the salivary glands are part of the general lymphatic system. Salivary glands pull out all dead cells and waste from the body and through gastrointestinal tract take them outside.
The most in a simple way daily cleansing of the lymphatic system is ginger. To do this, after eating you need to suck, chew and swallow a piece of ginger. This method is much more beneficial for the lymphatic system than a glass of water. Ginger irritates the mucous membranes and causes increased salivation.
The second way to cleanse the lymphatic system is juice. It is necessary for several weeks to drink juice consisting of four parts apple and carrot juice and one part beetroot. It will be useful to add ginger root or ginger infusion to the juice.
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