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Lymphatic System Disorders

Disorder characterized by edema

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Lymphedema

Lymphedema is the swelling of tissues( edema), usually the feet and legs, due to lymphatic obstruction.Lymphatic fluid seeps out of the blood circulation into the tissues. It returns to the heart through separate channe...

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Symptoms

Cancer itself, as it invades the lymph system, as well as several other infectious and inflammatory conditions, can r...

Causes

Cancer itself, as it invades the lymph system, as well as several other infectious and inflammatory conditions, can r...

Tests

Since other types of swelling may look similar to lymphedema, precise diagnostic tools must be used. Ultrasound, comp...

Treatments

Physical activity can pump some of the fluid out of the tissues. Compression stockings are of some value, as are dev...

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Drugs

ethacrynic acid
Edecrin Sodium
Edecrin

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Complications

If congenital, lymphedema is a progressive and lifelong condition. If secondary or caused by an underlying disease or...

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