Lymphedema – Persistent Swelling in Arms or Legs: Dr. Silke Grummt on Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
First Signs Easily Mistaken for Harmless Fluid Retention: Lymphoedema occurs when lymphatic fluid accumulates in the tissues, causing persistent swelling that most commonly affects the arms or legs. Because the condition often develops gradually, the first signs can easily be overlooked. Swollen ankles, heavy legs or persistent fluid retention should therefore be medically evaluated rather than simply dismissed as harmless water retention.
In this episode of the PRIMO MEDICO Expert Talk, Dr. Silke Grummt, Medical Director at the Wittlinger Therapy Centre – Lymphoedema Clinic in Walchsee, Austria, explains how lymphoedema develops, how it can be recognised and why early diagnosis...