Lymphedema is swelling in one or both of your arms or legs, due to a blockage in your lymphatic system. Lymphedema is swelling in one or both of your arms or legs. It happens when there is a blockage in your lymphatic system, part of your immune and circulatory systems. The blockage prevents lymphatic fluid from draining, which causes the swelling.
Symptoms can include:. At Wake Forest Baptist, we use several tools to diagnose lymphedema. Your physician may recommend any of the following:. There is no cure for lymphedema. However, we will work with you to develop a personalized lymphedema care plan to reduce your swelling and control your pain. Treatments may include:. This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered. We will do our best to work with you and your plan. Our Physician Liaisons partner with referring physicians in our community and beyond to provide information on our physicians and clinical services.
Full list of new physicians. Lymphedema Lymphedema is swelling in one or both of your arms or legs, due to a blockage in your lymphatic system. Skip Jump Links. Symptoms can include: Swelling of part or all of your arm or leg, including your fingers or toes Aching, weakness, redness, heaviness, or tightness in your arms or legs Less flexibility in your wrists, hands or ankles Recurring infections in your affected limb Hardening and thickening of the skin on your arm or leg Lymphedema Diagnosis At Wake Forest Baptist, we use several tools to diagnose lymphedema.
Your physician may recommend any of the following: CT MRI Vascular ultrasound Nuclear study for radionuclide imaging of your lymphatic system Lymphedema Treatment There is no cure for lymphedema.
