Human lymphatic system. The scheme of the face, neck and body in pictures, functions, diseases, cleaning. Methods, tools, massage, Psychosomatics

In addition to the circulatory system in the human body there is the lymphatic system. They are closely related and complement each other. The lymphatic system using multiple capillary penetrates all tissues and organs (Scheme Picture presented below) which delivers a biological fluid - lymph necessary for the proper functioning of the internal authorities.

This enhances the protective properties, and detoxification of toxins, infections, toxins and bacteria.

The structure of the lymphatic system in pictures

human lymphatic system (in pictures diagram will be presented later) is a complex mechanism that includes several structural components: blood vessels, nodes, lymph. And in order to understand this it is worth considering the links of this chain separately.

vessels

Limfosistemy human (Scheme Picture clearly show the locations of its main components) has some structural features. Its ramifications resemble roots. Vessels entered the bodies of tissue. The exception is the brain, spinal cord, spleen parenchyma, the lens, the inner ear, the sclera, the placenta, cartilage and epithelial.

The biological fluid flows out of the cells in the capillary system processes, one end of which is completely closed. That is, the motion is in one direction only - upwards. capillary walls have good bandwidth, which allows fluid to freely penetrate inside.

The capillaries converge in vessels equipped with valves which prevent the reverse movement of lymph. They are fully twist around the internal organs, and flock to the lymph nodes are located throughout the body. Trunks emerging from them are sent to the duct, and eventually fall into a vein. In this way, the lymph enters the bloodstream.

knots

Lymph nodes are made up of lymphoid tissue. That they are formed and developed B-lymphocytes, whose role is indispensable in immune processes. Thanks to them, there is the development of antibodies for protection against various pathogens.

In addition, the lymph nodes are T lymphocytes, which extends their differentiation following exposure to antigen. Lymph nodes have not only the role of connecting link, but also an active participant in the formation of immunity at the cellular level.

Lymph

Lymph - fluid, biological properties, which consists of lymphocytes. It is composed of water, salts, fat and other substances. Viscosity lymph provide proteins colloids. Its composition is largely similar to blood.

The volume of lymph in the body is 1-2 liters. Movement of the substance occurs at a pressure which is formed by the reduction of vascular wall cells. Significantly affects the speed of movement of lymph, surrounding muscles, respiratory phase, position of the body.

The main function in the body

human lymphatic system (the scheme in the pictures shows the relationship of the lymphatic and circulatory system) plays an important role in the body. On how harmoniously it will function depends on the immune system, the metabolism, the protective function.

Important tasks that are assigned to the PM:

1. Delivery of fatty acids, intestinal fat in all the organs and tissues that need them.
2. Purification of the body from harmful substances.
3. Synthesis of lymphocytes, increase resistance to the negative effects of harmful microorganisms.
4. Derivation of tissue fluid that removes harmful substances from fabrics.

Driving traffic rights lymph

In the body there are about 500 limfososudov and assemblies. Lymph movement occurs in them strictly from the bottom up, from the peripheral endings to the center. By the fluid enters the lymph nodes of multiple vessels, and exits through a channel 1-2. The movement of lymph, thus comes to basic limfososudov - pillars.

The largest of these is the thoracic duct, which is located near the aorta. This vessel passes the liquid collected in the organs with the left hand, below the edges of the head, chest and arms. In the end, the left thoracic duct lymph enters the subclavian vein.

Similarly, the right channel exists and PM. Its function is to collect lymph from the right side, which departs from the head, hands and chest. This separation allows the flow to divide the load on vessels and nodes, whereby the lymph has the ability to move freely in the body. Any blockage limfososudov face swelling and the formation of tumor tissues.

Organs of the lymphatic system

human lymphatic system (in pictures diagram shows clearly the location of the lymph nodes in the body) in addition to vascular and nodes includes organs. Each of them has a specific function that allows you to strengthen the protection of the body.

Coherence of their work affects the level of the body's immune system.

1. Bone marrow. This body is composed of soft tissue, which is located in the bone cavity. That it produced white and red blood cells. Despite the fact that its weight is only 250 grams, it produces a daily 5 million. blood cells, replacing them obsolete.
2. Thymus. Organ located behind the breastbone. Its function is to provide protection from exposure to pathogens. It takes stem cells and converts them into T-lymphocytes. Body tab occurs even in the embryo state, but as human growth gradually decreases. With puberty the thymus gland loses its peculiarity and redistributes its function among other agencies.
3. Spleen. that body function is to clean up the blood from damaged red blood cells, bacteria and foreign components. The spleen and promotes the formation of antibodies when ingested infection. Feedback is also installed in this body metabolic processes that promotes accumulation therein of iron required for the synthesis of hemoglobin.

The types and the group of diseases

Impaired function of drugs provokes a number of diseases. All of them are divided into inflammatory and non-inflammatory. The first type includes infectious and noninfectious diseases. The second - toxic, allergic, autosomal disease.

By the nature of development, they are acute, subacute and chronic forms. Depending on the scale of the lymphatic tissue damage of the disease are limited, common. With the constant progression of the disease process eventually develops into generalizovany.

The main types of diseases:

name of group	pathologies
malformations	obliterating lymphadenopathy; limfangiomatoz; hypoplasia of the structural components of the lymphatic system; lymphangiectasia
Tumors	lymphangioma; lymphocytic leukemia; lymphosarcoma; megakaryoblastoma
inflammation	lymphadenitis; adenoids; tonsillitis; lymphangitis
injuries	the fall; surgical intervention; crash

Causes of disorders in the body

lymphatic lesion can occur for several reasons. Experts are allocating the most basic.

1. Heredity. The probability of developing the disease is very high, if the disease were found in close relatives.
2. virus. Many viruses, such as influenza, measles, HIV can penetrate limsosistemu, causing inflammation development.
3. Bad environment, bad habits. Both factors contribute to increasing contamination toxins and noxious substances. As a result, this significantly increases the load on the lymphatic system, causing it to crash.

Symptoms start diseases

Despite the fact that the disease may be different, they are in most cases have the same primary signs of defeat drugs.

The main symptoms are:

• annoying itching of the skin;
• fever;
• chills;
• enlarged lymph nodes;
• swelling of the extremities;
• weight loss;
• pigmentation of the skin, which did not exist before;
• splenomegaly;
• fast fatiguability;
• general weakness;
• irritability;
• mood swings.

Subsequently, the existing symptoms are added to the other, depending on the type of pathological process.

diagnosis of the

The physician takes into account the results of various surveys and analyzes. What kind of measures will be required, only an expert can say on the basis of the patient's complaints and symptoms identified during a patient survey.

The main diagnostic methods:

1. Visual inspection. In this case, the doctor examines the lymph nodes, as well as by palpation determines the probability of the spleen inflammation.
2. Blood analysis. This test allows you to determine leykotsintarnuyu formula.
3. Lymphography. The method is used to confirm or refute cancer. It is carried out by introducing rentgenokontrasnogo component in lymphatic vessel. Subsequently the liquid movement is monitored using images.
4. Biopsy, histological examination. The method involves liquid tissue sampling and detection of malignant tumors. Subsequently, the samples are sent to a laboratory to confirm or refute the diagnosis.

Based on data collected by the physician determines the form of the disease and the extent of tissue damage that allows him to assign the appropriate treatment.

treatment options

The therapy is conducted according to established disease, as well as the nature of the pathological process.

Methods of treatment:

1. Medication. Indicated for enlarged lymph nodes as a result of bacterial or viral infection. Special care is not required as the inflammation will pass on their own after the removal of the underlying disease. Capable of receiving antiviral and antibacterial drugs. If the precipitating factor is the allergen, the treatment is carried out with the use of antihistamines.
2. Surgery. This method is assigned to the formation in the lymph node abscess, tumor, which should be eliminated in order to avoid serious complications. Also applicable operation to remove the spleen (splenectomy) when receiving abdominal trauma, which provoked its rupture.
3. Hardening of alcohol. This method is used for detection of benign tumors of small diameter. For their administration remover used in tissue alcohol tumor that leads to necrosis and subsequently to the death.
4. Chemotherapy. Is assigned upon detection of malignant tumors. Its principle of operation is based on a devastating effect on tissue neoplasms toxins and poisons. The drug is injected into the body periodically after a certain number of days, because its action is directed at the destruction of tumor cells, so introduction is associated with the cell cycle.
5. Radiation therapy. The procedure prescribed for cancer. Its principle of operation is based on the use of ionizing high-dose irradiation. Through this procedure stops the growth and division of cancer cells, which subsequently leads to its destruction.
6. Combination therapy. In some cases, the doctor prescribes few treatments. This technique is used when the disease continues to progress despite the steps taken.

How to clean the lymphatic system

Limfosistemy purifies human body from harmful substances and toxins. In the schematic illustration of its organs and units, which is represented in the picture above, you can see how important it is to complete the work of internal organs. Negligent attitude to their own health leads to an increased contamination of the lymph.

This has a negative impact on its functionality. The liquid begins to be delayed in vessels within it increases the concentration of toxins. As a result, the lymphatic system begins to work in the harm to the body. This leads to reduced immunity, thereby increasing the body's susceptibility to the effects of pathogens.

Warning signs of contamination lymph:

• catarrhal, infectious diseases;
• kidney failure, liver, spleen;
• regular exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• skin rash, pigmentation;
• allergy;
• obesity;
• disorders of thyroid function;
• inflammation of the joints;
• diseases of the reproductive organs;
• psoriasis.

Several methods can be used to cleanse the lymph: medicines, massage, folk remedies. Each of them gives a stable positive result. Therefore it is necessary to understand the peculiarities of each individual procedures.

General recommendations

Experts identify some of the rules for cleaning the lymph, which is taken into account during the procedure. Ignoring them can lead to uselessness of the event.

Key recommendations:

1. Within a week to visit twice a bath before starting the procedure.
2. Conduct a cleansing enema at intervals of 3 days.
3. Raise the daily intake of water to 2.5 liters.
4. To refuse from bad habits.
5. Clean with a 1 time in six months, in spring and autumn.
6. Participation of fresh air.
7. To enrich the diet useful products. Give preference greens, walnuts, flax oil, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, berries, dairy products.
8. Exclude fried and fatty foods, alcohol, animal fats, flour products, canned goods, meats, pickles, sweets.
9. It is recommended to eat frequently but in small portions.
10. Hungry can not eat must be as much as you want, but the food should be useful.
11. Eating conduct on the clock at the same time every day.

medicine

In some cases, cleansing the lymphatic system prescribed drugs. The need for this procedure, the doctor determines, with a higher incidence of virus infections and the organism. Medications are aimed at improving the operation of immunity. The dosage, frequency of administration, the course of treatment depends on the individual characteristics of the patient.

The main types of medicines:

1. herbal preparations (Immunorm, Immunal). Help strengthen the protective function.
2. Drugs, the composition of which contains attenuated bacillus (Broncho-moon, Likopid, Baktisporin, Broncho-Vaks). Their use causes the body to produce antibodies to combat pathogens, which significantly improves the immune system.
3. means a nucleic acid (Derinat, Poludan, Sodium nukleinat). Have a complex effect on the body: to improve wound healing, stimulate bone marrow work enhance leukocyte synthesis.
4. Drugs, on the basis of the thymus of animals (Taktivin, Timalin, Timogen). Enhance immunity, normalize metabolism in the cells.
5. interferon preparations (Anaferon, Arbidol, Viferon). Increase resistance to viruses infections.

Massage

It is also recommended to use massage to restore the function of the lymphatic system. The choice of technique of the meeting conducted by a doctor, depending on the shape of the pathological process.

The main types of massage:

1. Lymphatic drainage. The massage is performed with a brush with soft bristles. The skin should be dry, clean and heated. Movement should be shallow, undulating. Their direction should correspond to the movement of lymph in the vessels.
2. Vacuum-roller treatment. The massage is performed by a special device that allows you to create a vacuum environment for the expansion of the lumen of vessels.
3. Pressure therapy. For the procedure uses a special suit, which air is supplied. Under the pressure of his body is initially compressed, and when discharged - relaxes. Despite the discomfort during this massage, its efficiency is much higher than other methods.
4. Microcurrents. The procedure is performed by a special device, which acts on the body of the low frequency pulse current. This helps strengthen blood flow and lymphatic drainage. As a result of eliminating the stagnation of the biological fluid.

The effectiveness of the massage depends on the professionalism of the master. Therefore it is recommended to apply to the medical institution, positively proven over the years.

Folk remedies

To clean the lymphatic system, as well as disease prevention is recommended to use traditional medicine. This method is not only affordable, but productive.

Effective recipes for restoring the function of the lymphatic system:

1. Liquorice root. Dry particulate component (20g) pour boiling water (250 ml). Keeping weight on a water bath for 15 min. Cool, clean, bring the liquid volume to the original volume. Drink medication 100 ml, 2 times a day 1.5 weeks.
2. Infusion of yarrow. 70 g of collecting a medicinal plant sugar and 1 liter of boiling water. Incubate 50 min thermos. Clear drink. Receiving hold 3 times a day, drinking 100 ml. The course of treatment - 10 days.
3. Broth echinacea. 20 g of dried herbs steamed 500 ml of boiling water. The mixture was kept in a thermos for 10 h., So it is better to prepare for the night. Morning drink clean from impurities. Drink medication 100 ml three times a day for 30 minutes. before a meal. Course - 10 days, a break - 5 days. Therapy repeat 3 times.
4. Kvass based renal horse chestnut. 3 liters of whey slightly warmed. Add 200 g of kidney chestnut, 20 g of crushed celandine, 100 ml and 300 ml honey cream. Put the mixture for 72 hours. in a warm place for fermentation. When the time to clear brew, pour into bottles. Receiving hold 3 times a day, drinking 100 ml. Full course - 60 days.

lymphatic function (scheme in pictures) in the human body should not be underestimated. Schematically, it is a separate body, the parts of which are located throughout the body, which can be observed in the figures given earlier in the article. Because how well it will cope with their tasks, it depends on the work of all internal organs.

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