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Milroy Disease (Lymph Swelling from Birth)

What is Milroy Disease? Milroy disease is a condition where there is a problem with lymph drainage and subsequent swelling of the soft tissues (lymphedema) present from birth (congenital). It is a genetic disorder where a mutated gene is inherited from at least one parent but there are instances where there is no known >> Read More ...

Edema (Swelling) and Anasarca (Generalized Body Swelling)

Edema Definition Edema is the medical term for excessive fluid accumulation within the interstitial space (between cells) or within the cavities of the body. This does not include fluid within the bladder or in the gastrointestinal tract (gut). Edema may be localized, affecting only one organ or area of the body or it can >> Read More ...

Swollen Lymph Nodes, Glands – Lymphedema, Lymphadenopathy

Tiny roundish lumps exist throughout the body. These lumps are known as lymph nodes and most of the time it cannot be felt. The lymph nodes play an important role in immunity and when there is an infection it is these lymph nodes that become active to form part of the body’s defenses. However, problems can arise with >> Read More ...