Lymphedema And Morbid Obesity
The term morbid obesity refers to patients who are 50 - 100% -- or 100 pounds above -- their ideal body weight. Alternatively, a
Considerations
Medical problems commonly resulting from untreated morbid obesity include the following:
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Diabetes -
Hypertension -
Heart disease -
Stroke - Certain
cancers , including breast and colon -
Depression - ...
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Lymphedema
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Lymph is a clear fluid that is carried through very small channels throughout the body (much like blood is carried through blood vessels). Blocking... Read more »
Quality of Life Issues in Lymphedema
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Lymphedema
Quality of Life is a multidimensional measure of the impact of a disease or condition on daily activities and includes elements such as: Physical... Read more »
Treatment Options for Lymphedema
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Lymphedema
Goals of Treatment for LymphedemaTreatment of lymphedema is intended to: Control swelling Encourage the flow of lymph through unaffected vessels Help... Read more »
Risk of Lymphedema
Source: Breastcancer.org
Lymphedema is the swelling of the soft tissues caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. Depending on the type of surgery and other treatments a person... Read more »
Obesity
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nearly two-thirds of the United States population is overweight. There are many ways to determine if a person is overweight, but experts believe that... Read more »
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