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Lymphedema

Lymphedema: Introduction

Lymphedema: Swelling causes by lymphatic fluid retention. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lymphedema is available below.

Symptoms of Lymphedema

• Local swelling
• General swelling
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Read more about symptoms of Lymphedema

Treatments for Lymphedema

• Bed rest
• Elevation of affected area
• Compression of affected area
• Elastic supports
• Massage
• more treatments...»

See full list of 8 treatments for Lymphedema

Wrongly Diagnosed with Lymphedema?

• Failure to diagnose Lymphedema
• Hidden causes of Lymphedema (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Lymphedema

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Causes of Lymphedema

• Blocked lymph ducts
• Lymphatic obstruction
• Filariasis
• Lymphogranuloma venereum
• Cancer
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See full list of 62 causes of Lymphedema

More information about causes of Lymphedema:

• Underlying causes of Lymphedema
• Lymphedema as a complication caused by other conditions
• Lymphedema as a symptom

Disease Topics Related To Lymphedema

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Latest Treatments for Lymphedema

• Compression garments
• Intermittent pneumatic pump devices
• Coumarin
• Flavonoids
• Benzopyrenes
• more treatments...»

See full list of 6 latest treatments for Lymphedema

Research about Lymphedema

Visit our research pages for current research about Lymphedema treatments.

Clinical Trials for Lymphedema

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Lymphedema include:

• Vitamin E and Pentoxifylline in Treating Women With Lymphedema After Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - pentoxifylline,vitamin E
• Pycnogenol for the Treatment of Lymphedema of the Arm in Breast Cancer Survivors - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pycnogenol
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Compared With Standard Therapy in Treating Chronic Arm Lymphedema in Women Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Early Breast Cancer - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - hyperbaric oxygen
• Strength Training Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors and the Effects on Lymphedema Status - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Predictors of Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer Surgery - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

See full list of 28 Clinical Trials for Lymphedema

Lymphedema: Broader Related Topics

• Edema
• Lymphatic system conditions
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Types of Lymphedema

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Definitions of Lymphedema:

Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. -- 2004 - (Source - Diseases Database)

Swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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