BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Eileen submitted a question on ...

Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. It can be a side effect of cancer treatment. This build-up can cause discomfort. It often happens in the arms or legs, but can also occur in ...

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Lymphedema is a condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in different areas of the body including the arms, legs, trunk, abdomen, head and neck. Susan Selby, ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – It’s estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from Lymphedema, a serious and often misunderstood disease. On Mar. 6, we celebrate World Lymphedema Day by bringing attention ...

When Nicole Faccio was born, her left arm was already noticeably swollen. “I probably gave heart attacks to a couple of people,” Faccio, 36, London-based project manager for a technology consulting ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — There are an estimated ...

Lymphedema, a fluid buildup due to lymphatic system issues, commonly causes swelling in limbs. It often follows cancer treatments like surgery or radiation, disrupting lymph flow. Early detection ...

Most people have heard of the lymphatic system, but most don’t know what it is and what it does in the body. The lymphatic system parallels the circulatory system and is an important component of the ...

Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil Lymphedema refers to fluid accumulation that's usually drained through the body's ...

Scrotal lymphedema occurs when you have a blockage in the lymphatic vessels in your scrotum. Your scrotum is the sac beneath your penis that holds your testicles, which make sperm. Scrotal lymphedema ...

If you’ve ever enjoyed a delicious meal only to notice your feet swelling after eating, it’s natural to wonder what could be causing it. Are there foods that cause swelling in the feet and ankles?

The end of cancer treatment can be an exciting milestone in a patient’s recovery process, so any lingering health issues can be frustrating. A Baylor College of Medicine plastic surgeon discusses ...