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Lymphedema Learning Center

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Lymphedema is the swelling of tissues ( edema ), usually the feet and legs, due to lymphatic obstruction.

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Symptoms
There are several types of congenital abnormalities associated with other birth defects of the lymphatics, which caus...
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Causes
There are several types of congenital abnormalities associated with other birth defects of the lymphatics, which caus...
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Tests
Since other types of swelling may look similar to lymphedema, precise diagnostic tools must be used. Ultrasound, comp...
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Treatments
Physical activity can pump some of the fluid out of the tissues. Compression stockings are of some value, as are devi...
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Available Treatments
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Complications
If congenital, lymphedema is a progressive and lifelong condition. If secondary or caused by an underlying disease or...
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Prevention
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Lymphadenopathy
Disorder characterized by edema

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