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What are the main factors in edema formation?
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1. INCREASED capillary hydrostatic PRESSURE
2. DECREASED plasma PROTEINS 3. INCREASED capillary permeability 4. BLOCKAGE of LYMPHATIC RETURN |
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What is the Definition of Lymphedema?
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An ABNORMAL accucumulation of PROTEIN rich FLUID in the INTERSTITIUM, which causes CHRONIC INFLAMMATION.
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What is Primary Lymphedema ?
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an accumulation of protein rich fluid in the interstitium due to a low volume (MECHANICAL) insufficiancy of the lymphatic system.
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What is Secondary Lymphedema?
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There is a KNOWN cause of this fluid usually a result of surgery, radiation, Trauma, Cancer, Infection,etc.
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The most common cause of lymphodema is?
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Cancer
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Is Lymphedema a disease or a symptom?
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DISEASE
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