What Is Dropsy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Faulty Lymphatic System
Our bodies have two circulatory systems. One that helps circulate blood around the body, and a lesser well known one that helps circulate lymph. Lymph is a fluid that makes an important part of our immune system, and the lymphatic system helps to drain excess fluids away.
If, for some reason, the lymphatic system is damaged it can mean that the system is unable to work as well as it should be able to. This can mean fluids are not drained away as effectively as they should be, and this can lead to edema. The damage that can result in this can be caused by things like surgery and cancer treatments.
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