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  1. Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 24, 2022 · Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the …

  2. Lymphedema - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 24, 2022 · Damaged or removed lymph nodes can affect how lymph fluid drains. Fluid buildup leads to swelling. Treatments include compression and massage.

  3. Lymphedema - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 24, 2022 · Damaged or removed lymph nodes can affect how lymph fluid drains. Fluid buildup leads to swelling. Treatments include compression and massage.

  4. Lymphedema - Care at Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 24, 2022 · Damaged or removed lymph nodes can affect how lymph fluid drains. Fluid buildup leads to swelling. Treatments include compression and massage.

  5. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lymphedema — when is surgery indicated?

    Oct 22, 2016 · Lymphedema happens when your lymph vessels cannot adequately drain lymph fluid. That usually happens because of damage to or removal of lymph nodes from an …

  6. Watching Out for Lymphedema - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Mar 15, 2023 · Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid usually drained through the body’s lymphatic system. Lymph nodes are an important part of the …

  7. Lymphedema: Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 21, 2018 · Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid due to mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system. The veins and lymph vessels are both charged with …

  8. Regenerating the Lymph System - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Jul 20, 2017 · The lymphatic system returns excess fluid to the circulatory system as it filters out waste products. When the network is disrupted, fluid in the body gathers in the impacted area …

  9. Swollen lymph nodes - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 25, 2025 · Common areas for swollen lymph nodes include the neck, under the chin, in the armpits and in the groin. Sometimes, time and warm compresses may be all that's needed to …

  10. Microsurgery can help treat lymphedema | Mayo Clinic Connect

    Dec 6, 2022 · Lymphedema is tissue swelling caused by the buildup of fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. Because lymph nodes are an important part of the …