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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Underarms?
hello I hoping you might have an answer to the lymph noes under my arm are swelling I have lymphedema in my right arm I wear day and night garments had breast cancer and the took some lymth nodes out this was 7 yrs ago I did put some weight on quickly 20 in 7 mos. I m 77 yr old and now weigh 145 was at 125 in Nov last yr.
Wed, 12 Sep 2018
Hi,
Certain lymph edema post operative remains for rest of the life due to blockage of underlying lymphatics. Sorry to say but there is no cure for the issue except garments supportive help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Certain lymph edema post operative remains for rest of the life due to blockage of underlying lymphatics. Sorry to say but there is no cure for the issue except garments supportive help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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