Lymphedema
A condition characterized by a collection of fluid that causes swelling (edema) in the arms and legs.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Can there be a permanent solution to lymphedema?
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I have Lymphedema. How should I approach daily managing around the subject? What should I do on a daily basis? Thank you?
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Why doesn't lymphedema pit?
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How is lymphedema treated in women?
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