Category
Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is chronic swelling caused by poor lymph drainage, most often affecting an arm or a leg. It differs from other swellings because it does not fully go down with rest and, over time, hardens the skin.
In this section we bring together articles to recognise it, tell it apart from lipoedema and venous oedema, and understand its current treatment, which is mostly conservative. The full approach is on the lymphoedema page.
Lipedema: when and why to see a vascular surgeon
Lipedema is often confused with obesity and lymphedema. What it is, why a vascular surgeon assesses it, and how it's treated. By Dr. Mosquera, Madrid.
Lymphedema: when an arm or leg swells and won't go down
Lymphedema is chronic swelling caused by poor lymph drainage that affects the limbs. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, by a vascular surgeon.
Lymphedema, lipedema and venous edema: how to tell them apart
Lymphedema, lipedema and venous edema are often confused but are different conditions. Learn to tell them apart by their signs and why it matters for treatment.
Lymphedema surgery: why it's exceptional today
Lymphedema surgery is rarely performed: today's treatment of choice is conservative (drainage, pneumatic compression, compression and skin care).