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Differences between lipoedema and lymphoedema
Lipoedema
What Body parts are affected?
Legs, thighs, buttoks - feet are normal
Arms - hands are normal
Both sides are affected
What is the swelling like
Skin is non-pitting which means hen to apply presure to your skin it doesn't leave an indent
Where does the swelling start
Usually starts at th top and moves down eg from bottom to the legs
Painful to touch
Lymphoedmea
What Body parts are affected?
Can be anywhere
Legs inlcuding toes
Arms incluidng finger
Usually only affects one side
What is the swelling like
Usually pitting. when you press the skin it leaves an indent
Where does the swelling start
Usually starts at the bottom and moves up eg from feet to legs
Not painful
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