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What causes lipedema?
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Increased lipids ( a kind of fat)in the blood which can lead to cardiovascular disease. It can be inherited or aquired
Answered 4/18/2023
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While cause remains largely unknown, condition runs in families and the fact that females are affected makes hormones also likely to be involved. Check my.clevelandclinic.org for reliable information regarding lipedema.
Answered 4/24/2023
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