Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition affecting the veins in your legs. The condition in its initial stage causes very few symptoms if any, and they can be hard to spot. As the condition progresses perceivable symptoms appear...
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Blood flow reaches the heart through valves along the veins. Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is caused by damaged valves in the veins which allows blood to flow backwards and away from the heart. Due to the faulty valves, the...
Get to know the causes and symptoms of a dysfunctional lymphatic system : What is a lymphatic system? The human circulatory system is a combination of the lymphatic system and the cardiovascular system. The lymphatic system, a major part...
Lymphedema is the swelling of the skin and underlying structures below the skin, due to the accumulation of a fluid called Lymph. Our Lymphatic system circulates protein-rich lymph fluid throughout our body, collecting bacteria, viruses, and waste products, through...
If one has to explain lymphedema in one word then it would be swelling. But the condition is not as simple as that. Lymph is a fluid that moves throughout your body. It removes waste products and carries them...
Introduction Lymphedema is the medical term for abnormal swelling in one area of your body that is caused due to some problems of the lymphatic system. The swelling is a result of an unusual accumulation of the lymph fluid...
Why do I need to know about Lymphedema? Lymphedema is a medical condition that is associated with the excessive build-up of the lymph fluid in the body tissues. This occurs when the lymphatic system is damaged due to an...
Lymphedema refers to the medical condition that is characterized by an irregular increase and accumulation of fluids in the extremities of the body that results in unusual swelling especially in the limbs. The lymphatic fluid is responsible for eliminating...