10 Lymphedema Symptoms

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Symptom #8: Fibrosis

Fibrosis is a condition marked by the hardening or thickening of the skin or the soft tissue underneath.

This condition can emerge if the lymph nodes are not draining properly and it initially tends to affect the immediate areas around the lymph nodes, although it can strike elsewhere.

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