Primary lymphedema. This type is much less common, affecting only about 1 in every 100,000 people in the U.S. It’s a genetic problem that happens because your lymph nodes or vessels either aren ...

Genetic lymphedema like Geter’s, which affects just one in 100,000 individuals, also leaves her at a higher risk of developing fibrosis, a painful and debilitating thickening or scarring of tissue.

Hereditary angioneurotic edema is characterized by recurrent, acute, circumscribed and transient subepithelial edema of the skin, gastrointestinal mucosa or mucosa of the upper respiratory tract.

To the Editor: The editorial, "The Neurotic Edema," in the April 1 issue of the Journal rightly commends the discoveries of specific changes in protein components of the blood in victims of "hered ...

Primary Lymphedema is uncommon and usually resultant from birth defects or genetic mutations in the lymphatic system. It occurs in about 1 out of 100,000 individuals.

A recent study found that 3 months of resistance training did not worsen lymphedema in breast cancer survivors and instead significantly improved fluid balance and increased upper extremity muscle ...

Lymphedema is a condition that causes swelling in the soft tissues. The main risk factor for primary lymphedema is a family history of the condition, as it is genetic.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks are characterized by severe swelling, known as edema, in different parts of your body. The episodes, which can last from two to five days, may be painful ...

Born with swollen limbs, Nicole Faccio, 36, shares viral videos of what lymphedema symptoms and treatment really look like on TikTok. ... a genetic disorder that affects the lymphatic system.

For now, we expect that a genetic diagnosis will be attainable for certain families with previously unexplained primary lymphedema, thoracic aortic aneurysm disease, and deafness," said Daniel ...