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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is lymphedema?
When the lymphatic drainage system is damaged or clogged, lymph fluid builds up in the body's soft tissues, causing swelling. This can happen anywhere in the body, but is 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
Reviewed By:
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, 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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