What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of high-protein concentrated fluid in the Space between tissues causing inadequate drainage due to damage or blockage in the lymphatic system. It is a chronic swelling usually of a limb but can also affect Face, Breast & Genital area depending upon location of lymphnodes / lymphatic vessel’s damage Classification of Lymphedema: There are two types of lymphedema, Primary & Secondary lymphedema.
Primary is caused due to congenital deformity of lymphatic system – Milroy disease, Lymphedema Tarda…etc secondary is caused by an impairment of the lymphatic system due to cancer with involvement lymph nodes, Surgery (if lymph nodes and lymph vessels are removed), fibrosis in lymph node areas due to radiation therapy & infection - filariasis Secondary lymphedema is more common than primary. Early symptoms of lymphedema: Feeling of…
