Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling (edema). The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system and vital for immune ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) – More than 10 million Americans suffer from lymphedema, extreme swelling of the limbs. Now, new research could shed light on lower limb lymphedema after cancer ...

Lymphedema, a condition that happens when lymph fluid builds up in your body too quickly, can be a result of obesity. A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater qualifies a person as having obesity.

Peripheral edema is swelling of your lower legs or hands. The cause may be simple, such as sitting for too long on a plane or standing for too long. It is common in older adults and pregnant women, ...