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  2. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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    Lymphedema. Lymphedema, also known as lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. [2] The lymphatic system functions as a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream.

  3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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    Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching ...

  4. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which blood pools in the veins, straining the walls of the vein. [ 1 ] The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux which is a treatable condition. [ 2 ] As functional venous valves are required to provide for efficient blood return from the lower extremities, this ...

  5. Lipedema - Wikipedia

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    Lipedema is a medical 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 develop lipedema [2] [3] and the fat associated with lipedema is resistant to traditional weight-loss methods. [4]

  6. Edema - Wikipedia

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    Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [ 1 ] a type of swelling. [ 4 ] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [ 1 ]

  7. Yellow nail syndrome - Wikipedia

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    It is the first symptom of the condition in about a third. Involvement of the arms and face is more unusual, as is lymphedema of the abdomen with ascites (fluid collection in the abdominal cavity) and fluid collection around the heart. [5] Various lung problems can occur in people with yellow nail syndrome. Many experience cough and shortness ...

  8. Lymphatic disease - Wikipedia

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    Lymphangitis. Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymph vessels. Symptoms usually include swelling, redness, warmth, pain or red streaking around the affected area. [citation needed] Lymphedema. Lymphedema is the chronic pooling of lymph fluid in the tissue. Lymphedema can start anywhere in the lymphatic system of the body.

  9. Elephantiasis - Wikipedia

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    Elephantiasis of the legs due to filariasis. Elephantiasis, often incorrectly called elephantitis, is the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling (edema). [1][2] It is characterised by edema, hypertrophy, and fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels (lymphedema). [2] It ...

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