If the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked, it can lead to swelling in your body caused by
fluid building up in the soft tissue. This is called lymphedema. In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks about lymphedema with Manish Champaneria, MD, a Scripps plastic surgeon who specializes in lymphedema surgery, and Maryam Rahnema, a Scripps physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist. Learn more: https://www.scripps.org/7740yt

0:45 - What are lymph nodes?
1:10 - What is the lymphatic symptoms?
1:24 - What is lymphedema?
1:35 - What causes lymph system to be damaged or blocked?
1:58 - What causes lymphedema?
2:31 - What are the symptoms of lymphedema?
3:00 - How quickly does the swelling occur?
3:23 - How do you diagnose lymphedema?
3:56 - How do you treat lymphedema?
4:13 - How does physical therapy play a role?
5:32 - Is there surgery to treat lymphedema?
6:03 - How fast does the lymphedema subside after surgery?
6:20 - Is lymphedema curable?
6:36 - How do you live with lymphedema?
7:05 - Can you get vaccines in the affected limb?
7:31 - How often do you do the physical therapy?
8:03 - When should you go see your doctor for the swelling?
8:27 - What can happen if it doesn't get treated?