If a patient experiences dizziness during an MLD session, the appropriate action is to

• A. Ignore and continue at the same pace.
• B. Increase pressure to reassure courage.
• C. Pause the session and reassess comfort before continuing.
• D. Move to a different area without changing pressure.

Answer: (C)

Dizziness during a Manual Lymph Drainage session signals that the pace, pressure, or position may be too much for the moment, and safety comes first. The best approach is to pause the session and reassess the client’s comfort before continuing. This pause gives you a chance to check that the client is in a comfortable position, confirm that their breathing is steady, and see if symptoms subside with a lighter touch, slower rate, or a more supportive position. Only when the client feels steady again should you resume, gradually, at a gentler pace. Ignoring the symptom or increasing pressure can worsen dizziness, while simply moving to a different area without addressing the underlying sensation doesn’t address the safety concern.