Question 1

what are the first signs and symptoms of leg lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Leg swelling is the first sign of lymphedema.

Question 2

can you please tell me first usual signs and symptoms of leg lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Leg swelling: The first thing is swelling.  It is often subtle and goes down at night so early edema can be overlooked.  As the problem progresses, the swelling worsens and stops getting better at night.  Leg swelling is usually generalized and tends to spare the leg below the ankle,  whereas lymphedema is more segmental and affects the feet and toes more than the rest of the lower limb. Pain is uncommon.

Question 3

what is  lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Excess fluid: There are 2 circulation systems in the body, the vascular, arteries and veins, and the lymphatic.  Fluid leaks out of the veins slowly all day long, and it should be picked up by the lymph circulation, and returned to the vascular system.  The immune system also uses the lymphatic circulation to move infection fighting cells.  Damage causes the fluid to back up, and causes swelling.

Question 4

is lymphedema common?

Accepted Answer

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 5

is lymphedema painful?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

what causes lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

LymphaticObstruction: The most common cause of lymphedema is removal of lymph nodes (lns) as part of breast cancer surgery.  When combined with radiation therapy, lymphedema may develop in as many as 25% of  patients.  Over the past decade, a less invasive technique for ln evaluation, called sentinel ln biopsy, has reduced this rate down to less than 5%.

Question 7

how common is  lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: Most people do not suffer long term lymph edema with elective surgery - unless the lymphatic system is already compromised before surgery.  Lymph edema is more common when you have soft tissue problems such as crush injury, infection, cancer invasion, radiation or other complication involving host metabolic dysfunction.

Question 8

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 9

what must i eat if  lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what are symptoms of lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Lymphedema signs

A member asked:

What are the first signs and symptoms of leg lymphedema?

A member asked:

Can you please tell me first usual signs and symptoms of leg lymphedema?

A member asked:

What is lymphedema?

A member asked:

Is lymphedema common?

A member asked:

Is lymphedema painful?

A member asked:

What causes lymphedema?

A member asked:

How common is lymphedema?

A member asked:

Why doesn't lymphedema pit?

A member asked:

What must i eat if lymphedema?

A member asked:

What are symptoms of lymphedema?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?