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What is lymphedema?

When the lymphatic drainage system gets damaged or blocked, lymph fluid accumulates in the body's soft tissues, causing swelling. This can occur anywhere in the body, but it's most commonly seen in the arms and legs.

Symptoms of lymphedema

  • Swelling of any body part

  • Swelling or water retention on one side of the body

  • Skin hardening

  • Swelling of the affected area

Questions your doctor may ask to check for lymphedema

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose lymphedema

  • Do you have any swelling in any part of your body?

  • Do you have swelling on one side of your body?

  • Do you have hardening of the skin?

  • Is the affected area swollen?

Treatment for lymphedema

There is no cure for lymphedema. The swelling and complications can be reduced with the help of medication, compression bandages/garments, massage, exercise, surgery, and other therapies.

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References

  • Bernas M, Thiadens SRJ, Smoot B, Armer JM, Stewart P, Granzow J. Lymphedema following cancer therapy: overview and options. Clin Exp Metastasis. 2018 Aug;35(5-6):547-551. doi: 10.1007/s10585-018-9899-5. Epub 2018 May 17. PMID: 29774452.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10585-018-9899-5

  • Fish ML, Grover R, Schwarz GS. Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Surgical vs Nonsurgical Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review. JAMA Surg. 2020 Jun 1;155(6):513-519. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.0230. PMID: 32347903.

    https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2764557

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Reviewed By:

Caroline M. Doan

Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)

Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.

Yoshinori Abe

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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