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What is "Lymphostatic Edema"?

Author: Alexandra Jessie Wilson



Answer:

Lymphodynamic edema is swelling caused by too much fluid in the tissue with no problems associated with the lymphatic system. Oversimplified reason: excessively high protein. Lymph working fine, but too much work to do.


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Explanation is just for a refresher
Is a protein rich edema resulting from the lymphatic system not being able to handle the lymph-obligatory load (the amount of lymph fluid in the tissue). It is like a swampy river in the summer with standing water lying around, outside the riverbanks.