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Lymphedema & The Liver: Understanding the Connection
October is Liver Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to shine a light on how the liver—one of the…
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Breast Cancer and Lymphedema: Understanding the Connection
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and thanks to advances in early detection and treatment, more…
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Lymphedema and Weight-Loss Surgery: What to Know Before and After
By Amy Miller, OTL, CLT Managing lymphedema while preparing for or recovering from weight-loss surgery can feel overwhelming. The good…
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Why Do Water Blisters or “Pimples” Happen in Lymphedema?
If you live with lymphedema or chronic swelling, you may have noticed small, water-filled bumps on your skin that seem…
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Cellulite, Lipedema, and Lymphedema: What’s the Difference?
It’s easy to confuse cellulite, lipedema, and lymphedema. All three can cause changes in the appearance of the legs, thighs,…
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Lymphedema: A Deep Connection
Many people hear the terms Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) and Lymphedema (LE) and assume they are unrelated. After all, one…
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Lymphedema and Thyroid Health: Understanding the Overlap
Lymphedema is most often described as a condition of swelling due to lymphatic fluid buildup, but it is rarely an…
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Lymphedema and Gut Health: Exploring the Hidden Connection Between Digestion, Immunity, and Swelling
Lymphedema is often thought of as a condition limited to swelling in the arms, legs, or trunk, but its effects…
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Lymphedema and Eczema: Understanding the Connection Between Skin and Lymphatic Health
Living with lymphedema brings unique challenges to skin health. Swelling, inflammation, and impaired lymphatic drainage already place stress on the…
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Lymphedema and Low Iron: How Anemia Interacts with Lymphatic Health
Lymphedema is already a complex condition, requiring daily care and vigilance. When another health concern like low iron or anemia…
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