Which statement is a contraindication for lymphatic drainage?

• A. Thrombosis, phlebitis.
• B. Clear skin with no medical history.
• C. Normal blood pressure.
• D. Adequate hydration.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that lymphatic drainage should not be done when there are conditions that involve the vascular system and could be worsened by gentle tissue manipulation. Thrombosis, or a blood clot, and phlebitis, vein inflammation, are contraindications because moving fluids and applying light pressure can potentially dislodge a clot or irritate inflamed veins. This raises the risk of a clot traveling to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) or worsening inflammation and pain.

The other statements describe healthy or stable conditions and do not by themselves prevent the treatment—clear skin with no medical history, normal blood pressure, and adequate hydration would not indicate a contraindication. Of course, clinicians screen for broader contraindications beyond these items, but in this context those features are the ones that disqualify lymph drainage.