What is lymphoedema?

Lymphoedema develops due to improper function of the lymphatic system. In this video, Dr. Gwozdz tells us about certain conditions that prevent the lymphatic system from draining excess fluid.

Primary lymphoedema is fairly rare whereas secondary lymphoedema is much more common especially in cancer patients as Dr. Gwozdz tells us in this video.

Some of the risks from treatment of varicose veins and lymphoedema include bleeding, infection and scars. In this video Dr. Gwozdz tells us more about the risks involved and the precautions taken to prevent them.

Here you can learn about the different treatment options available, risks of treatment and whether you can continue to live with these conditions without treatment.

Patients present with symptoms of lymphoedema which are further analyzed by an ultrasound scan. In this video, Dr. Gwozdz tells us the steps taken to diagnose patients with lymphoedema.