Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid under your skin. It affects your arms or legs. Find out why it happens and what the treatment is.

Lymphedema is a long-term condition in which fluid collects in tissues, causing swelling. Lymphedema most commonly affects one or both of the arms or legs. There is no cure, but it can be controlled.

ALTON OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, ...

Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. It can be a side effect of cancer treatment. This build-up can cause discomfort. It often happens in the arms or legs, but can also occur in ...

Some typical signs and symptoms of lymphedema include a tight or heavy feeling in your arms or legs, limited range of motion from swelling in extremities, ... They both could dilate the lymph tissue ...

The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg area. Patients who have had their lymph nodes removed due to cancer are more likely to develop lymphedema. If you have had a lymph node ...

Geter was born with lymphedema in her left leg, which she says caused it to eventually swell to 100 pounds. “When I’m out in public, people stare at me. There’s a lot of pointing — and I ...

An Oklahoma woman came to the Jacksonville area for treatment of lymphedema, which caused painful swelling in her legs. Now she's jumping rope again.