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Sometimes, a very mild case of lymphedema will get better without treatment. But once your lymph system is damaged, it can't be fixed. Still, treatment can help manage your symptoms.
If swelling starts or you get other symptoms, let your doctor know. Early treatment of lymphedema makes a difference. 6/13 Diagnosis Your doctor will rule out other causes of swelling, such as infections and blood clots. They'll measure the swollen area and compare it with a similar unaffect...
This lesson will cover the symptoms, causes, and treatment of lymphedema (lim-fi-dee-ma). We'll explore the signs of lymphedema, how it develops, and ways this condition can be treated. Lymphe- What? Have you ever had the bad luck of experiencing a sewer backup? When fluid and other...
On this page, we explain theorigin,causes,symptomsand thedifferent stagesoflymphedema. What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema refers toswelling of the tissue as a result of retained fluid. This swelling occurs when more fluid accumulates in the tissue than can be removed. Possible causes include inflammatio...
Common causes of lymphedema include neoplastic obstruction of lymphatic flow (as in the axilla, in metastatic breast cancer); postoperative interference with lymphatic flow (after axillary dissection); infectious blockade of lymphatics (in filariasis); radiation damage to lymphatics (after treatment of ...
One complication of breast cancer treatment is lymphedema of the ipsilateral arm. The one-third of lymphedema patients who experience pain report more functional interference, psychiatric symptoms, and distress related to intrusive and avoidant thoughts than patients without pain. Lymphedema patients with ...
which causes blood to flow into the aorta from both the right and left ventricles; and the abnormal enlargement of the right ventricle. This combination of abnormalities typically leads to poor blood flow to the lungs and poor blood oxygenation. The symptoms tend to worsen with time if this...
Symptoms When the lymphatic impairment becomes so great that the lymph fluid exceeds the lymphatic system's ability to transport it, an abnormal amount of protein-rich fluid collects in the tissues of the affected area. Left untreated, this stagnant, protein-rich fluid causes tissue channels to ...
CONCLUSION Research into causes, prevention, and effect on QOL of LE and information on LE in than breast is needed. Consensus on definitions and measurement, increased patient and provider awareness of signs and symptoms, and proper and prompt treatment/access, including psychosocial support, are ...