Lipedema

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIPEDEMA

• Between 6 to 12 million women in American have lipedema; however, many of these women with it have not yet been diagnosed. 
• Lipedema is characterized by abnormal fatty deposits located just below the skin of the hips and legs down to the ankles.This swelling stops with a ring-like structure at the ankle.

STAGES OF LIPEDEMA

• In the early stages of lipedema, nodules (small fatty lumps) develop within these tissues.
• In the later stages of lipedema, lobulules (rounded fat deposits) develop within these tissues.
• Lipedema is not caused by weight gain due to overeating.
  In contrast, dieting does not cause lipedema weight to be lost.
• Lipedema is not prone to the types of infections that are typical of lymphedema. 
• However, the swollen area below the ankles and on the feet, has the characteristics of lymphedema.
• If the feet and ankles are also swollen, this combined condition is known as lipo-lipedema because it is a combination of the two conditions (lipedema and lipodema) are both present.
• Tissues that are affected by lipo-lipedema, are also prone to being painful, to bruising easily, and to subcutaneous bleeding.

Early Stage Lipedema.  @ Lymph Notes.com

 @ LymphNotes.com  2013. This information does not replace the advice of a qualified medical specialist physician.  

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Category: Lymphedema and Other Conditions Updated: 2013-05-12