10 Lymphedema Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Feeling of Tightness
Another symptom that a patient with lymphedema may experience is a feeling of tightness. This can affect the immediate area where the lymph nodes are located or it can affect nearby areas.
The sensation of tightness can emerge in conjunction with the swelling. The back up of fluid that causes the swelling will cause a sensation of tightness because it is literally filling up the tissue space within the limb.
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