Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction

Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction: Introduction

Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction: A blockage of the lymph vessels that occurs secondary to some other condition such as infection. Lymph vessels drain fluid from body tissues and facilitate immune cell movement through the body. Secondary lymphatic obstruction can be caused by such things as tumors, surgery, injury and infection. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction is available below.

Symptoms of Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction

• Swollen lymph vessels
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Chronic arm swelling
• Chronic leg swelling
• Chronic swelling
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See full list of 9 symptoms of Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction

Treatments for Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction

• Treating the cause (e.g. antibiotics for bacterial infection), particular exercises, compression, manual lymph drainage
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction?

• Failure to diagnose Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction
• Undiagnosed: Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction

Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction:

• Lymphangitis
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Causes of Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction

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Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction: Broader Related Topics

• Lymphatic system conditions
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Types of Secondary Lymphatic Obstruction

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