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Bookmark or Share- Lymphedema in Legs & Arms: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment - WebMDLymphedema is swelling that's caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. It usually affects your arms and legs, but it can happen in other parts of your body as well....
- Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicLymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals. Lymph nodes are an important part of your lymphatic system.
- Lymphedema - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicMore Information. Lymphedema care at Mayo Clinic. CT scan. MRI. Treatment. There's no cure for lymphedema. Treatment focuses on reducing the swelling and preventing complications. Medications. Lymphedema greatly increases the risk of skin infections (cellulitis).
- Lymphedema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicOverview. Lymphedema is swelling that happens when something affects your lymphatic system (center). Lower leg without lymphedema (right). Lower leg with mild/moderate lymphedema (left). What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling in various areas of your body that happens when something affects your lymphatic system.
- Lymphedema: Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicLymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid due to mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system. The veins and lymph vessels are both charged with removing liquid and solid debris from tissue. The veins remove most of the fluid, from 90 to 95 percent, and some small protein molecules such as albumin.
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