Lymphoedema
Im the Epidemioloist!
Is there anothe r name for this illness?
When was it discoverd?
What are the symptoms? How do they effect the victom?
· Swelling of part or all of your arm or leg, including fingers or toes
· A feeling of heaviness or tightness
· Restricted range of motion
· Aching or discomfort
· Recurring infections
· Hardening and thickening of the skin (fibrosis) : http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/basics/symptoms/con-20025603. It makes it uncomfortable to do anything extremely active.
What other organs/organ systems does this disease affect?
None, it only affects parts or the body such as the chest, abdomen, genitals, head and neck, face, back and more according to : http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping-with-cancer/coping-physically/lymphoedema/what-is-lymphoedema
What problems are assocaited with this disease? Is it physicaly limmiting? Is it life threatening?
Body limb swelling(of lower limb in particular),discomfort and aching, heavy limbs and slowness, back and joint pain, it effects the victims life. from: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568789_7
Is the disease fatal?
Is there a treatment? Is there a cure?
There is no cure for it. from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/basics/definition/con-20025603