The main reason for referral reported in the data set was for lymphoedema, followed by pain and symptom control. As these are palliative care services, some of the patients seen by the lymphoedema ...

Lymphoedema is a long-term health condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues. According to the British Lymphology Society, it affects around 430,000 people in the UK. Lymphoedema can be ...

Standing at a matatu stage after a long day’s work 15 years ago, Francis Komu then 22 years old felt a sharp, needle-like ...

A 63-year-old woman presents to the medical receiving unit with a 2-month history of violaceous haemorrhagic nodules on her right lower leg on the background of 10-year history of chronic lymphoedema ...

Lymphedema is a serious condition in which an arm or leg swells with fluid, causing discomfort and pain. It gets worse over time. In advanced stages, it may lead to infection or stop you from fully ...

After 15 drainage sessions the symptoms entirely disappeared (oedema, pain, restricted mobility and paresthesias). Complementary test was normal and a new ultrasound study was now completely normal.

“Primary lymphedema is a rare genetic condition where ... leading to backaches and joint pain.” Despite the challenges he faces, Francis remains optimistic. He no longer stresses about his ...

Lymphedema is typically a lifelong condition. Our goal is to help you manage your symptoms and relieve your pain so you can return to the activities you enjoy. Depending on the severity of your ...

Tiffany Howe had been living with progressively worsening lymphedema in her leg since birth. After researching several doctors and treatments, Tiffany underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins. Today she’s a ...

Objective: this study assessed the influence of pre-operative body mass index (BMI) has upon lymphedema, scar tissue adhesion, pain, and heaviness in the upper limb at two years after surgery for ...