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Ahmet Nihat Baysal distinguishes lipedema from lymphedema
Op. Dr. Ahmet Nihat Baysal, a cardiovascular surgery specialist at Medicana Health Group, warns that leg swelling, thickening, or deformities are often misidentified by the public as simple edema.
He distinguishes between two distinct conditions: lipedema and lymphedema. Lipedema is a chronic disease characterized by the abnormal, disproportionate, and often symmetric accumulation of fat tissue, primarily affecting women during hormonal shifts such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. A key clinical indicator of lipedema is that while the hips, thighs, and legs thicken, the feet and toes typically remain normal in appearance. Symptoms may include pain, sensitivity to touch, a feeling of heaviness, and easy bruising.
In contrast, lymphedema results from the accumulation of lymph fluid due to an inadequate lymphatic system. This condition can be congenital or develop following cancer surgery, infections, or trauma. Unlike lipedema, lymphedema swelling often extends to the feet and toes and can lead to permanent skin thickening and hardening over time. Dr. Baysal emphasizes that professional medical examination is essential to differentiate these conditions and ensure appropriate treatment planning.
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Ahmet Nihat Baysal · Medicana Health Group · Medicana Konya Hospital
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Leg swelling is often incorrectly generalized as simple edema by the public. buyukkayseri.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lipedema is characterized by the abnormal and symmetric accumulation of fat tissue. buyukkayseri.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lymphedema swelling can extend to the feet and toes, unlike lipedema. buyukkayseri.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] In lipedema, the feet and toes usually remain normal despite leg thickening. buyukkayseri.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lymphedema is caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid due to an inadequate lymphatic system. buyukkayseri.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lipedema is a chronic condition that primarily affects women during hormonal changes like puberty or menopause. buyukkayseri.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lymphedema can be triggered by cancer surgery, infections, or trauma. www.mersinhaber.com