Easy bruising: causes, when to see a doctor and massage precautions
Age, certain medications and vitamin C or K deficiencies can increase the tendency to bruise. Here is when to see a doctor and what precautions to take with massage.
Lymphedema and Compression at Home: Precautions Before You Start
Before using stockings, bandages, or a pneumatic device at home, confirm the diagnosis and check the skin and circulation: not every swelling is lymphedema.
Lymphedema: what it is, why it appears, and how to recognize it early
A chronic buildup of fluid when the lymphatic system stops draining properly: which early signs point to lymphedema and when to ask for a medical assessment.
Lymphedema vs Lipedema: How to Tell Them Apart and Why Diagnosis Matters
Pain on touch, easy bruising and relatively spared feet point to lipedema; the Stemmer sign and thickened skin point to lymphedema.
The calf muscle pump: how your calves push blood back up
The calf muscle pump squeezes the deep veins as it contracts and pushes blood upward, while the venous valves prevent it from flowing back down.
Hypothyroidism and swelling: how the thyroid drives water retention
When the thyroid runs slow, the body handles water and sodium less well and myxedema can appear. These are the signs that point to a thyroid cause.
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