Most people experience some kind of swelling at least once. It may be after a long flight, an injury, or just standing too ...

Lymphedema is swelling that's caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. It usually affects your arms and legs, but it can happen in other parts of your body as well. This swelling can cause pain ...

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The end of cancer treatment can be an exciting milestone in a patient’s recovery process, so any lingering health issues can be frustrating. A Baylor College of Medicine plastic surgeon discusses ...

Lymphedema, a condition that happens when lymph fluid builds up in your body too quickly, can be a result of obesity. A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater qualifies a person as having obesity.

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is spotlighting new research that reinforces the vital role of massage therapy in supporting recovery for individuals with breast cancer. During Breast ...

Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling (edema). The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system and vital for immune ...

While initially developed to treat people with lymphedema, proponents claim lymphatic drainage massage can reduce cellulite, ...

Lymphedema caused by cancer treatment is an often-debilitating condition that can last for years or decades. A dedicated research laboratory at MSK is clarifying how this puzzling disease develops and ...

People who have had surgery to remove part of the lymphatic system are at risk of developing lymphedema, a buildup of fluid in soft bodily tissues. Other risk factors for lymphedema include ...

The prevalence of lymphedema is rising globally as a result of a rising geriatric population, increasing cancer cases, and a surge in surgical procedures. Since these factors can all raise the risk of ...

Wendy Williams revealed at the beginning of July that she had been diagnosed with lymphedema Wendy Williams is showing fans what her new reality looks like after being diagnosed with lymphedema ...