Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals
Lymphedema: Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid due to mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system The veins and lymph vessels are both charged with removing liquid and solid debris from tissue
Leg swelling Causes - Mayo Clinic Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis
Leg lymphedema - Mayo Clinic Lymphedema is swelling in an arm or a leg In rare circumstances, it affects both arms or both legs It can also affect the chest wall and abdomen
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lymphedema — when is surgery indicated? Lymphedema happens when your lymph vessels cannot adequately drain lymph fluid That usually happens because of damage to or removal of lymph nodes from an infection, trauma, cancer treatment or surgery