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Lymphedema |
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<p>Lymphedema is the name of a type of <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/edema.html">swelling</a>. It happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissues. Lymph is a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs. It can build up when the <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/lymphaticdiseases.html">lymph system</a> is damaged or blocked. It usually happens in the arms or legs.</p> <p>Causes of lymphedema include:</p><ul> <li>Infection</li> <li>Cancer</li> <li>Scar tissue from radiation therapy or surgical removal of lymph nodes</li> <li>Inherited conditions in which lymph nodes or vessels are absent or abnormal</li> </ul> <p>Treatment can help control symptoms. It includes exercise, compression devices, skin care, and massage.</p> <p class="">NIH: National Cancer Institute</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0024236 |
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C0024236 |
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05/06/2008 |
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Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling. It happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissues. Lymph is a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs. It can build up when the lymph system is damaged or blocked. It usually happens in the arms or legs. Causes of lymphedema include:
Treatment can help control symptoms. It includes exercise, compression devices, skin care, and massage. NIH: National Cancer Institute |
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National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/ |
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C0024236 |
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Lymphedema |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0013604 |
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Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling that happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissue. Discover causes and treatment options.https://medlineplus.gov/lymphedema.html |
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T047 |
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