What Is Lymphedema?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Obesity
Being obese is very unhealthy for us. It places a lot of pressure on our bodies, making our organs work far harder than they would usually have to. It can lead to problems in the short term, and can also present real dangers for us in the long term. When people are obese, their fatty tissues can cause problems with the lymphatic vessels, limiting the flow of lymph.
This can, in turn, result in lymphedema. The swelling will usually go away if/when the patient reaches a healthy weight, while it is always recommended to live healthily anyway for the sake of your overall health and well-being.
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