Episode 55: Lymphoedema - A Condition of Many Causes

Lymphoedema: Did you know that a significant number of individuals face a health issue that often goes unnoticed and misinterpreted? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we'll journey through its history, explain the diagnostic process, and highlight some unexpected complications that can arise. Tune in to learn more! 

 

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Resources:

Bella_Does_Editing : https://www.instagram.com/bella_does_editing?igsh=MWVxeHhoZ3puY2t5aA== 

National Lymphedema Network (US): https://lymphnet.org/ 

Lymphoedema Support Network (UK): https://www.lymphoedema.org/ 

Lymphoedema Association Australia: https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/ 

 

References:

https://www.jvsvenous.org/article/S2213-333X(22)00421-8/fulltext

https://airosmedical.com/the-evolution-of-lymphedema-treatment/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5554832/

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/lymphoedema

https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/about-lymphoedema/what-is-lymphoedema/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/symptoms-causes/syc-20374682

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8353-lymphedema 

https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hennekam-syndrome/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374687

https://lymphoedemaunited.com/meet-the-celebrity-advocates/

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/kathy-bates-is-figuring-out-how-to-live-with-lymphedema

https://bodyballancer.co.uk/10-fast-facts-lymphatic-system/

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/lymphedema-living-with-swelling-and-stiffness 

 

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