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Lymphoedema Service
Last updated on Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Lymphoedema Service provides treatment for patients with predominantly non-cancer related lymphoedema. If patients have lymphoedema as a direct result of cancer, they will be referred to the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Lymphoedema Service. The Lymphoedema Service is provided for patients wh...
read moreWhat is Lipoedema?
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lipoedema is another condition that is often confused with lymphoedema or obesity. It involves bilateral and symmetrical swelling of the legs, and can also affect the thighs, hips, buttocks and arms. It is due to the abnormal accumulation of fat cells in the tissues in the skin. This can lead...
read moreWhat is lymphoedema?
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months. It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs. It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...
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