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Does weight loss improve lymphedema?
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Yes: Weight loss can help by decreasing pressure on your veins and lymph vessels, especially in your legs. It won't cure your lymphedema, but losing weight will make it less likely to worsen and easier to treat.
Answered 2/26/2014
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Absolutely: Along with weight loss, exercise, lymphatic massage, and compression all help.
Answered 4/12/2012
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Lymphedema: Weight loss will not resolve issue but it would help in preventing worsening of problem
Answered 3/19/2017
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