What Is Lymphedema? What Causes Lymphedema?

Posted by Jeff Daas on Mar 2nd, 2010 | no comments

Lymphedema, lymphoedema, or lymphatic obstruction is a chronic (long-term) condition in which excess fluid (lymph) collects in tissues causing edema (swelling). Lymphedema can be very debilitating. In short, lymphedema is edema due to lymphatic fluid; a blockage of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is an important part of our immune and circulatory systems…
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