Lymphedema - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology

What is lymphedema? Lymphedema's a condition in which the lymphatic system becomes obstructed in some way, causing fluid to build up in the tissues.

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[sragdharaghosh]

This was a great video. I was just brushing up on lymphedema and this visual explanation of 8 mins just helped me a lot than you could possibly imagine! Thank you sm.

[classwiththenerds]

As a person with lymphedema, this has helped me to understand what’s going on in my leg THANKS A BUNCH

[rustyicepick]

I am having a lot of trouble finding a medical professional who will discuss this at length as you have. Thank you so much. I believe I'm in the first stage but it's been a year like this. Where do I go to find a specialist for this issue?

[JS-ynbi]

The diagramming was great and I have saved this video to explain to others a difficult to understand disease! One other suggestion would be to add a link or some explanation about what symptoms can occur besides fibrosis and swelling that can occur throughout the body as the lymph system get compromised.

[Bea-pygy]

This was fascinating! Could you also make a video about Lipedema and maybe the difference between Lymphedema and Lipedema? Thank you!

[marshaadelman]

Thankyou very much, I had no clue what was going on. I was diagnosed, with very little explanation.

[milliehutchings]

Can you also create a video on Lipedema?

[nancycm]

Great explanation! Surprised you didn’t address the role of obesity in causing or exacerbating secondary lymphadema, though.

[Thisfutureman]

I have no swollen parts i exercise but still have a swollen lymphnode in my neck, no cancer either, but there is sometimes yellow fluid that smells coming out right next to my tonsils in my mouth, and sometimes my lymphnode in my chest start swell and goes back to normal

[royjacobs]

Is there any relation of lymphedema to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? What about MPNST at the L4-L5 and psoas muscle ?

[sheilafrankfurth]

Where is surgery offered in Ontario, Canada?

[kuromi]

Love itt
I never understood the topic this way

[FierceGamersChannel]

Why did you not talk at all about the immune compromise that is a result of lymphedema? It is considered a immunocompromising disease that is chronic and progressive with no known cure or treatment currently...these are extremely important points you failed to mention?

[cathyt]

Is it ok to use Lasix to reduce the swelling from the excess fluid?of course, followed with potassium as fluid loss depletes potassium levels.

[helenchervin]

My lumperderma, is concerning my skin, body continued swelling and redness. Itchy, dry skin. My cancer goes back many years and I wear compression stoking. My fear the form of blood clots . After many years I am not able to function in my normal ways.
My gait is off, cellulitis has flared up again and fluid leaks out. When my legs are elevated the my legs throb, It make feel skin.
I believe I sit to long and do not get tired, lazy, scared. My head and neck feel achy my stomach get unset and I have appetite.

My last week has been stressful and concerning, my visit to emergency give an antibiotics and advised I see my cardiologist who can see me until June. Very upsetting. It’s one week since my emergency room visit, and my condition is questionable?

[BestYouTubeVids]

over exposure to microwave radiation is the cause.

[charliehill]

Such an amazing video! Pin this comment if you agree :))

[Desaree]

I have this as a result of Lymes or Morgellons

[TheeMan]

.. Wendy Williams feet brought me here.