Hypertrophy of labia minora in myelodysplastic women. Labioplasty to ease clean intermittent catheterization. Urology. 1988;31:294–9. Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Barrett MM, Carlson JA. A clinicopathologic study of labia minora hypertrophy: signs of localized lymphedema were universal. J Low...
Nicotine (smoking) constricts the blood vessels(141). Smoking can increase the risk of arterial spasms in the fingers (Raynaud’s phenomenon) in men(138). Heavy smoking (or tobacco chewing) can causeBuerger’s disease. Alcohol In women, heavy drinking increases the risk ofRaynaud’s phenomenon...
The mortality and causes of death in 398 patients (47 women, 351 men) with definite ankylosing spondylitis, admitted to hospital for the first time between 1961 and 1969, were investigated. The mean age at first admission was 36.5 years (SD 11.8). After a mean follow up time of 25.7 year...
Explain the risk factors of osteoporosis. How common is caffey disease? What causes to the bones to become overgrown? By what general factors are chronic diseases mainly caused? Describe the causes of cancer. Mention at least two causes of lymphedema. ...
This edema usually occurs in the legs when a person is standing, and in the buttocks and hands if a person is lying down. Scrotal lymphedema is an enlargement of the scrotum due to fluid accumulation around the testes. Lipedema is a disorder of the fatty (adipose) tissue that causes ...
3. Lymphedema Lymph is a protein fluid that moves around the body through the lymphatic system. Its filtration occurs in the lymph nodes where unwanted materials are destroyed. This condition is caused by the collection of lymphatic fluid in tissues and can result in swollen hands and feet. It...
Pain and swelling in your arm or chest (lymphedema) Weakened ribs that fracture more easily Fluid in your breast (seroma) Before you start treatment, talk with your medical team about what to expect. Let them know if you notice any side effects. Some treatments may be available to help you...
Check with a healthcare provider if you suspect lymphedema is the cause of your swelling. Wearing compression stockings and moving around as much as possible can help in the meantime.1 10. Heart Failure Heart failureis when your heart is not pumping enough blood. Blood will back up in the ...
Lymphedema (lymph node drainage blockage) This condition refers to an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues of the body that may develop as a result of issues with the lymph vessels wherein a blockage occurs, or if lymph nodes have been surgically removed.The disorder commonly affects ...
LYMPHEDEMAPSORIATIC ARTHRITISRHEUMATOID ARTHRITISUPPER LIMBThe mortality and causes of death in 398 patients (47 women, 351 men) with definite ankylosing spondylitis, admitted to hospital for the first time between 1961 and 1969, were investigated. The mean age at first admission was 36.5 years (SD...