Lymphedemia=swe. of the limbs?

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Do you have or does anyone you know have this?

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As with other answerers, Lymphedema is a swelling of the lymph nodes and can be very painful.

This is often a complication to mastectomies performed on breast cancer patients. Doctors often take a number of lymph nodes from the arm pits to check for spread of cancer, causing the condition. However, while there is some treatment, there is no cure. It can be a very debilitating condition. Patients with the condition often have a difficult time moving their arms (or may not be able to move them much at all).

If it is early-stage breast cancer, some have suggested asking the Doctor to remove a fewer number of lymph nodes to reduce the risk of developing the condition.

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lymph nodes

Lymphedema is actually a swelling below the site of a lymph gland. It can happen in any site on the bodywhere a lymph gland is located but usually affects a limb. It's the swelling of your lymph nodes in your neck, chest, armpits, Stomach, groin, and the back of the knees. usually it will be in a concentrated area

yes. i have had some patients with this. One in particular was post-mastectomy and lymphedema to the arm of the affected side.

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Lymphedemia=swe. of the limbs?

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