PITTSFIELD — Kelly Koperek spent more than a decade struggling with the pain that radiated through her left leg and left foot. She thought it was due to an old injury, something you deal with as you ...

Complete or complex decongestive therapy (CDT) is a treatment for lymphedema, a condition in which excess fluid (lymph) collects in a part of the body. Damage to the lymph nodes or vessels, or a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Lymphedema patients face significant costs for daily compression garments and treatment, though Medicare’s 2024 ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Lymphedema is swelling that's caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. It usually affects your arms and legs, but it can happen in other parts of your body as well. This swelling can cause pain ...

Chronic lymphedema is an underdiagnosed and undertreated condition; clinicians should consider the diagnosis when a patient has persistent extremity swelling. Morbidity associated with chronic ...

Your lymphatic system is a system of channels and glands that run through your body. It helps to remove excess liquid and fights infection. When it doesn’t work properly, lymphedema is caused.

Have you noticed swelling in your arms or legs after breast cancer surgery? If so, tell your doctor. They might want to check you for lymphedema. It’s common for women to get this condition after ...