Weeping lymphedema
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What is weeping lymphedema?
Lymphedema is the accumulation of a fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system carries this fluid through lymph vessels and lymph nodes throughout the body. A rupture may cause leakage or weeping of lymph to occur.
Common symptoms reported by people with weeping lymphedema
Treatments taken by people with weeping lymphedema
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Who has weeping lymphedema on PatientsLikeMe?
- 11 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 4 say weeping lymphedema is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 2 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 8 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 3 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |