Question 1

is lymphedema contagious? is there a reason doctor's wear gloves when examining patients with lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious: Lymphedema itself is not contagious, but sometimes might be caused by an infection. Some doctors always wear gloves for all exams. I suggest you ask the doctor about what she thinks the cause is and her gloving practices.

Question 2

is lymphedema common?

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No: It can occur after surgery which affects the lymph nodes in a arm or leg. It is more common bilaterally in older women. It is seen in overweight inscribe people. Movement is important to cause the muscles to move the fluid out of the legs.

Question 3

is lymphedema painful?

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It can be: It can be, depending on speed of onset and degree of swelling, .

Question 4

why doesn't lymphedema pit?

Accepted Answer

Different location : It has different effect on tissue than edema from other blood vessels so that there is swelling without pitting.

Question 5

what must i eat if  lymphedema?

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Alkaline foods: Try to alkalinize your diet. Lymphatics respond very well to betaine hcl cleanze. We use betaine hcl 4gm twice daily with modified citrus pectin 2gm twice daily and chlorella drinks. Learn how to mud pack these areas to pull the toxins out - mix medi magma with aloe and apply as paste to areas of edema leave on for 15 min and wash this off.

Question 6

what are symptoms of lymphedema?

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Painless swelling: Lymphedema of the legs is usually painless.  If you have painful swelling, it is more likely to be something called lipidema.  The hallmark of lymphedema of the legs is that the feet and toes are also swollen.  If you can't pinch the skin on the top of your 2nd or 3rd toes because of swelling, then it is probably lymphedema.  This is not true if you have edema from other causes.

Question 7

how is lymphedema treated in women?

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Lymphedema: Check out   www.Lymphnet.Org  the national lymphedema network's site.

Question 8

is lymphedema considered reversible?

Accepted Answer

No but treatable: Movement, exercise of the legs, and compression can help remove the fluid from the legs. If the skin and underlying tissue is not sclerotic I have found oral enzymes such as bromelain helpful in reducing lymphedema if used chronically.

Question 9

what causes lymphedema and is it reversible?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Lymphedema is cause by poor circulation of lymph which is the protein filled fluid that circulates and bathes cells. Usually it is caused from injury by cancer, surgery, or infection. It can  be caused by obesity or pregnancy with the weight of the belly impairing circulation. In these last two cases if or when the weight is removed, the lymphedema may resolve.

Question 10

what is lymphedema? what are the potential causes?

Accepted Answer

Many cxauses: lymphedema is either a blockage in the lymphatic by parasites which common in Africa and very rare in the USA and called elephant leg
or situation in the veins that will create enough edema that will create high pressure to block the lymphatic return as well as the venous return and cause severe edema that will not go away by elevation and requred a specific higher pressure by stocking or machine.

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