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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Vaginal Lips
Question: my friend has cancer her legs swell. she just called me. her labia her vaginal lips are swollen. should she be concerned. there is no pain.
Brief Answer:
Lymphatic obstruction
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, i have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Swelling in legs, labia and vaginal lips are due to the obstruction of the lymphatic flow from these areas, caused by the affected lymph nodes due to the cancerous cells.
Please provide details regarding the cancer and treatment.
She should consult her oncologist for detailed work up and need for further treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti XXXXXXX
OBGYN specialist
Lymphatic obstruction
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, i have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Swelling in legs, labia and vaginal lips are due to the obstruction of the lymphatic flow from these areas, caused by the affected lymph nodes due to the cancerous cells.
Please provide details regarding the cancer and treatment.
She should consult her oncologist for detailed work up and need for further treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti XXXXXXX
OBGYN specialist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
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