This article is a case study of a 20-year-old woman who had lipedema but was misdiagnosed with lymphedema instead.
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This poster presents an overview of systemic enzyme support, which is a process that uses enzymes to assist the bodys various regulatory and communication systems. Information about inflammation is included, as well as how systemic enzyme support can be used to reduce pain, swelling, inflammation, edema and lymphedema
Written by the National Lymphedema Network (NLM) Medical Advisory Committee, this article discusses various tests for diagnosing lymphedema and different treatment options available.
After an American Cancer Society Workshop and Conference on Lymphedema in 1998, this article was written to summarize the anatomy, physiology, detection, and treatment of lymphedema known at that time.
This article describes the case of one lady who underwent liposuction surgery and how the procedure successfully decreased her agonizing swollen leg.
This article lists several Chinese herbs that can be used to help treat lymphedema.
Dr. Brorson describes adipose tissue in lymphedema.
This is a comprehensive guide providing important information about lymphoedema. Topics covered include the lymphatic system, chronic oedema, various stages of lymphedema, skin changes, infections, and various types of treatment options available for lymphoedema.
The authors report that their findings suggest that obesity may be a cause of lower-extremity lymph- edema. As BMI increases, there might be a threshold above which lymphatic f low becomes impaired.
This article announces the news that scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine came up with a blood test that can accurately detect lymphedema.