What Is Lymphedema?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Inflammation
Our bodily tissues are prone to inflammation. There are many reasons that it can happen and, when it does, it can cause some very unpleasant symptoms. Many people will experience the symptoms as aches and pains when they are ill. This happens because the body releases chemicals into the body to defend it, and these chemicals can cause the inflammation.
Inflammation can sometimes be severe, and it can sometimes lead to permanent damage. Conditions like eczema and rheumatoid arthritis, for example, can cause inflammation that results in permanent damage to the lymphatic system. This damage can then result in lymphedema in some cases.
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