{"id":108720,"date":"2025-05-30T19:15:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laboratoireevo.com\/?p=108720"},"modified":"2025-05-30T19:15:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:15:50","slug":"the-lymphedema-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laboratoireevo.com\/en\/the-lymphedema-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lymphedema Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is lymphedema?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lymphedema is swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the soft tissues of a body part, often the arms or legs. Lymphatic fluid, also called lymph, circulates throughout the body like blood. It carries white blood cells, antibodies, and nutrients. Lymph is filtered through lymph nodes, primarily located in the armpits, neck, and groin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lymphedema typically appears in people who have undergone surgery, especially when lymph nodes have been removed. It can lead to significant swelling and a feeling of pressure in the affected limbs. The risk of developing it increases with the number of lymph nodes affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

The two types of lymphedema<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Primary<\/span><\/h3>\n

Present from birth or appearing later for unknown reasons. This type of lymphedema, which is relatively rare, is caused by an abnormality in the lymphatic system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Secondary<\/span><\/h3>\n

The most common type occurs when the lymphatic system has been damaged due to trauma, surgery, radiation therapy, or certain diseases affecting lymphatic circulation. It generally appears in the first few years after cancer treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Main causes of lymphedema<\/strong><\/h2>\n