Lymphedema is the slowing of flow in the lymphatic system.
Imagine a drainage that is blocked, there is slowing stream of water. Consequently, there is some pooling of water somewhere. This is similar to what is happening with lymphedema. It has some blockage so that the fluids tend to pool somewhere. For example there is swelling in the legs or arms.
There are 2 types of lymphedema:
- Primary lymphedema: is hereditary or congenital. The onset can be at young age like at teen age or puberty and is called praecox. Praecox is a Latin term meaning very early. The other one is called Tarda. This means that the onset is at older age like in the third decade.
- Secondary lymphedema: could be caused from surgery such as removal of lymph nodes for example in mastectomy or lumpectomy. Radiation can also trigger the onset of lymphedema.
Keep an open mind set in approaching this problem will help you manage the disease well. First of all you have to understand that there is no cure to this problem .But the good news is that you can manage the swelling or this can be controlled. Staying on top of keeping this under control at all times are the key.
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