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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for lymphedema
  1. Lymphedema - self-care 
    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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000045.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lymphatic obstruction 
    ... 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001117.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Mastectomy - discharge 
    ... side of your surgery. This swelling is called lymphedema. The swelling usually occurs much later and it ... the arm on the side you had surgery (lymphedema). Your surgical wounds are bleeding, are red or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000244.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Pelvic radiation - discharge 
    ... work less. Watch out for early signs of lymphedema (fluid buildup). Tell your provider if you have: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000059.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Chest radiation - discharge 
    ... when crushed. Watch out for these signs of lymphedema (fluid buildup) in your arm. You have a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000057.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cancer and lymph nodes 
    ... go. Sometimes back up of lymph fluid, or lymphedema , can occur.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000824.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Noonan syndrome 
    ... bruising Buildup of fluid in tissues of body (lymphedema, cystic hygroma ) Failure to thrive in infants Leukemia ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001656.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Mastectomy 
    ... underneath the arm. Swelling of your arm (called lymphedema ) on the same side as your breast that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002919.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Women's health 
    ... conditions of the breast, including: Benign breast lumps Lymphedema , a condition in which excess fluid collects in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Adult soft tissue sarcoma 
    ... the arms or legs for a long time ( lymphedema )
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007654.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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