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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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lymphedema.html - Health Topics
  2. Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome 
    Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome is a condition that affects the normal function of the lymphatic system, which is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../lymphedema-distichiasis-syndrome - Genetics
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Lymphedema (American Cancer Society)  
    Lymphedema/Specifics ... Lymphedema ... American Cancer Society ... Lymphedema, a build-up of fluid in the tissues that causes swelling, can be caused by cancer or its ...
    https://www.cancer.org/.../side-effects/swelling/lymphedema.html - External Health Links
  6. Lymphedema From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Cancer--Living with Cancer/Specifics ... Cancer--Living with Cancer ... Lymphedema/Start Here ... Lymphedema ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of ...
    https://www.cancer.gov/.../treatment/side-effects/lymphedema - External Health Links
  7. How Is Lymphedema Treated? From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Lymphedema/Treatments and Therapies ... Lymphedema ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health ... Lymphedema is a side effect of some cancer ...
    https://www.cancer.gov/.../lymphedema#how-is-lymphedema-treated - External Health Links
  8. Meige disease 
    ... 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/meige-disease - Genetics
  9. Milroy disease 
    ... with accumulation of lymph fluid can cause swelling (lymphedema). Individuals with Milroy disease typically have lymphedema in their lower legs and feet at birth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/milroy-disease - Genetics
  10. Hennekam syndrome 
    ... or swelling caused by a buildup of fluid (lymphedema); and unusual facial features.Lymphangiectasia often impedes the ... covering the heart (pericardium), or the skin.The lymphedema in Hennekam syndrome is often noticeable at birth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hennekam-syndrome - Genetics
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