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What to do if i am 17 yrs old w/ lymphedema. if i was to have kids in the future will they have lymohedema too.?
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Likely no, but...: Hereditary lymphedema is extremely rare, and this would be the type that if you had it you kids could potentially be affected . The question for your doctor is "why do I have lymphedema/" Are you obese? Was there trauma or illness/infection that caused it. Do you have some type of vascular problem. If they tell you it is hereditary, I would consult with a geneticist to talk about odds in your kids
Answered 7/24/2014
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