Chuck Ehrlich (Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide: foods, vitamins, minerals, and supplements)
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Primary lymphedema is caused by genetic defects that affect VEGF signaling and result in missing lymphatic structures, smaller than normal lymph
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Chuck Ehrlich (Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide: foods, vitamins, minerals, and supplements)
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As lymphedema progresses to later stages, stagnant tissue fluid (lymph stasis) causes abnormal tissue fiber growth (fibrosis) and fat accumulation, resulting in hard tissue that will not indent when pressed (non-pitting edema). Without effective treatment, fat will continue to accumulate in affected areas. Fat deposits on the affected limbs or the abdomen (abdominal panniculus) can become disfiguring. The weight of accumulated fat, abnormal posture or gait, and joint damage from
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Chuck Ehrlich (Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide: foods, vitamins, minerals, and supplements)
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The remaining lymph nodes may become damaged if the IV were to get infected or by the meds/fluids running through it. This could result in permanent lymphedema in the affected extremity. Note that this is most common with mastectomies but also applies to any procedure where lymph nodes were removed. If no lymph nodes were removed then it is OK to use the arm even with a mastectomy.
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TEAM Rapid Response (IV Starts for the RN and EMT: RAPID and EASY Guide to Mastering Intravenous Catheterization, Cannulation and Venipuncture Sticks for Nurses and Paramedics)