Impact of Lymphedema on the Patient

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Impact of Lymphedema on the Patient

Swollen body part or limb
Condition generally worsens over time
Heaviness and limitation of motion
Repeated episodes of infection
Skin thickening, lymph leakage through the skin
Cosmetic problems, difficulty in finding clothes or shoes
Multiple hospitalizations
Altered life-style
Constant medical care and expense
General Depression and worsening of the patient's life and health can occurv