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Lymphedema is most frequently a complication of cancer treatment or parasitic infections, but it can also be seen in a number of genetic disorders. Tissues with lymphedema are at high risk of infection because the lymphatic system has been compromised. [3] Though incurable and progressive, a number of treatments may improve symptoms. [2]
Lipedema is a condition that is almost exclusively found in women [3] and results in enlargement of both legs due to deposits of fat under the skin. [2] Women of any weight may be affected [2] [3] and the fat is resistant to traditional weight-loss methods. [4]
Cosmetic concerns may cause patients to refuse or stop treatment. If severe enough, the fat accumulation may result in sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, migraines, decreased range of motion, discomfort due to pressure on internal organs, and general loss of condition. Fat loss may result in pain in the buttocks when seated.
Treatment for lymphedema includes compressing fluid out of her arms and wearing a custom-fitted compression sleeve to avoid aggravating the swelling while doing normal tasks or ingesting things ...
4. Stress. Stress can lead to overeating, eating high-calorie or high-fat foods, and sleep loss. When you’re stressed, the stress hormone cortisol reduces your brain’s sensitivity to leptin ...
Recurrent ulceration and fat necrosis is associated with lipodermatosclerosis. In advanced lipodermatosclerosis the proximal leg swells from chronic venous obstruction and the lower leg shrinks from chronic ulceration and fat necrosis resulting in the inverted coke bottle appearance of the lower leg.
Visceral fat surrounds your organs and is a type of fat that is important to keep in check, as excess amounts can lead to health complications such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
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