What is lymphangitis?

Lymphangitis, which is inflammation of the lymphatic channels, may result from infectious or noninfectious causes. It may be characterized with red painful streaks along the skin or nodular swelling. Treatment includes antibiotic therapy.

How do members experience lymphangitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lymphangitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for lymphangitis*

Who has lymphangitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 1