Question 1

what happens to lymph fluid when the lymph node/s are removed?

Accepted Answer

Lymphedema: Removing lymph nodes may lead to a problem called lymphedema.  This is build up of fluid beyond where the lymph nodes were removed.  For instance if lymph nodes were removed from under the arm, there may be chronic swelling of that arm.

Question 2

what is lymph?

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Clear fluid: It is a fluid (usually clear) that circulates between the tissues of your body. It is fluid not in the arteries and veins. It contains some proteins and white blood cells.

Question 3

can you tell me what is lymph?

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Lymph: Lymph contains cells that fight infections and it travels in the lymphatic system.

Question 4

what do low lymph counts mean?

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Lymphocytes: A low lymphocycte concentration in blood.

Question 5

what does a 40.4 lymph % mean ?

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Lymphocytes: are a type of white blood cells that helps to protect us from diseases.

Question 6

what do your lymph levels indicate?

Accepted Answer

What is the level?: Lymphocytes are a normal constituents of blood. See this site for more info.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003657.htm.

Question 7

my lymph # is at 6.2 is that normal?

Accepted Answer

We need: the full blood count details for a comparison of whats normal

Question 8

what does it mean with a lymph count of 5.5?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: For example if you have 55% lymphs on a total WBC of 10 thousand, that would give you a lymph count of 5.5 -- no biggie.

Question 9

exercise for removing lymph fluid in the body?

Accepted Answer

Lymph: All exercise moves lymph, trampoline or rebounder is especially effective.

Question 10

could you please describe what a lymph is and how it is made to move?

Accepted Answer

Lymph: is a colorless fluid that contains white blood cells and is contained in the lymphatic vessels. Contraction &amp; relaxation of skeletal and smooth muscles help to propel lymph. It helps drain the body of toxin and metabolic wastes.

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