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Lymphoedema - Coggle Diagram
Lymphoedema
Treatment
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If there is recurrent cellulitis, long-term antibiotics are advisable, as eat episode of cellulitis will further damage the lymph vessels
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Key Facts
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A chronic, non-pitting oedema caused by lymphatic insufficiency i.e. failure of lymphatic drainage
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Types
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Secondary lymphedema
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Filarial infection - caused by parasitic worms that occurs in the lymphatic system thereby causing obstruction in drainage
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