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  2. Postcholecystectomy syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Postcholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) describes the presence of abdominal symptoms after a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). Symptoms occur in about 5 to 40 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy, [1] and can be transient, persistent or lifelong. [2] [3] The chronic condition is diagnosed in approximately 10% of postcholecystectomy ...

  3. Edema - Wikipedia

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    Women who already have arthritic problems most often have to seek medical help for pain caused from over-reactive swelling. Edemas that occur during pregnancy are usually found in the lower part of the leg, usually from the calf down. Hydrops fetalis is a condition in a baby characterized by an accumulation of fluid in at least two body ...

  4. May–Thurner syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Because of its similarities to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), May–Thurner syndrome is rarely diagnosed amongst the general population. In this condition, the right iliac artery sequesters and compresses the left common iliac vein against the lumbar section of the spine, [5] resulting in swelling of the legs and ankles, pain, tingling, and/or numbness in the legs and feet. [6]

  5. Lipedema - Wikipedia

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    Liposuction can help if the symptoms are particularly severe. [3] While surgery can remove fat tissue it can also damage lymphatic vessels. [2] Treatment does not typically result in complete resolution. [6] It is estimated to affect up to 11% of women. [2] Onset is typically during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. [2]

  6. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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    In women, it is most prevalent in an upper limb after breast cancer surgery, especially axillary lymph node dissection, [15] and occurs on the same side of the body as the surgery. Breast and trunk lymphedema can also occur but go unrecognised as there is swelling in the area after surgery, and its symptoms ( peau d'orange and an inverted ...

  7. Phlegmasia alba dolens - Wikipedia

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    The result is edema, pain and a white appearance (alba) of the leg. The next step in the disease progression is occlusion of the superficial venous system, thereby preventing all venous outflow from the extremity. At this stage it is called phlegmasia cerulea dolens. The leg becomes more swollen and increasingly more painful.

  8. Lymphocele - Wikipedia

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    Many lymphoceles are asymptomatic. Larger lymphoceles may cause symptoms related to compression of adjacent structures leading to lower abdominal pain, abdominal fullness, constipation, urinary frequency, and edema of the genitals and/or legs.

  9. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    Most cases of CVI can be improved with treatments to the superficial venous system or stenting the deep system. Varicose veins, for example, can now be treated by local anesthetic endovenous surgery. Rates of CVI are higher in women than in men. [4] [5] Other risk factors include genetics, smoking, obesity, pregnancy, and prolonged standing. [6]

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