Do you have or does anyone you know have this?
2006-07-18 18:48:14 · 5 answers · asked by Gret 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
As with other answerers, Lymphedema is a swelling of the lymph nodes and can be very painful.
This is often a complication to mastectomies performed on breast cancer patients. Doctors often take a number of lymph nodes from the arm pits to check for spread of cancer, causing the condition. However, while there is some treatment, there is no cure. It can be a very debilitating condition. Patients with the condition often have a difficult time moving their arms (or may not be able to move them much at all).
If it is early-stage breast cancer, some have suggested asking the Doctor to remove a fewer number of lymph nodes to reduce the risk of developing the condition.
2006-07-18 18:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by B.W. 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lymphedema is actually a swelling below the site of a lymph gland. It can happen in any site on the bodywhere a lymph gland is located but usually affects a limb.
2006-07-19 01:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the swelling of your lymph nodes in your neck, chest, armpits, Stomach, groin, and the back of the knees. usually it will be in a concentrated area
2006-07-19 01:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by Asya P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i have had some patients with this. One in particular was post-mastectomy and lymphedema to the arm of the affected side.
2006-07-19 01:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by louxloux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lymph nodes
2006-07-19 01:51:30 · answer #5 · answered by prettylittlepowderkeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋