Personal Injury Law

Lymphedema Connected to Obesity

By Steven M. Levin and John J. Perconti

Doctors found that women who were overweight or obese and underwent breast surgery were more likely to develop lymphedema, a chronic condition of painful swelling in the arm or shoulder area. According to Doctor Jane Armer, diagnosis of lymphedema can be difficult. She also said it ?often goes undiagnosed and untreated by physicians and patients.?

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Full post as published by Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog on December 26, 2008 (boomark / email).