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Lymphedema

Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling. It happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissues. Lymph is a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs. It can build up when the lymph system is damaged or blocked. It usually happens in the arms or legs.

Causes of lymphedema include:

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  1. Lymphedema (National Library of Medicine)  
    Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling. It happens when lymph builds up in your ... happens in the arms or legs. Causes of lymphedema include: Infection Cancer Scar tissue from radiation therapy ...
  2. Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome is a condition that affects the normal function of the lymphatic system, which is ...
  3. Lymphedema is the buildup of lymph in your body. Lymph is a fluid surrounding tissues. Lymph moves ... Lymphedema may start 6 to 8 weeks after surgery or after radiation treatment for cancer. It can ...
  4. National Lymphedema Network (National Lymphedema Network)  
    ... clinicians here . Read the Coverage Summary of the Lymphedema Treatment Act’s Final Rule Featured Job Palomar Health ...
  5. ... where they are needed. Lymphatic obstruction may cause lymphedema, which means swelling due to a blockage of ... obese people) Surgery Tumors A common cause of lymphedema is removal of the breast ( mastectomy ) and underarm ...
  6. How Is Lymphedema Treated? From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Lymphedema/Treatments and Therapies ... Lymphedema ... Lymphedema is a side effect of some cancer treatments. Learn about symptoms and ways you can manage and treat ...
  7. Lymphedema From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Cancer--Living with Cancer/Specifics ... Cancer--Living with Cancer ... Lymphedema/Start Here ... Lymphedema ... Lymphedema is a side effect of some cancer treatments. Learn ...
  8. For People with Lymphedema (American Cancer Society)  
    Lymphedema/Living With ... Lymphedema ... American Cancer Society ... Learn about the different types of lymphedema, how they are treated, and tips on caring for yourself ...
  9. Lymphedema as a Cancer Treatment Side Effect (American Society of Clinical Oncology)  
    Lymphedema/Specifics ... Lymphedema ... American Society of Clinical Oncology ... Lymphedema is the abnormal buildup of fluid in soft tissue. It is caused by a blockage ...
  10. ... this fluid builds up abnormally, it causes swelling (lymphedema) in the lower limbs.Meige disease is classified as a primary lymphedema, which means it is a form of lymphedema ...
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