Accurate diagnosis and self-care support for women with lipoedema

Anne Williams; Isobel MacEwan

doi:10.12968/pnur.2016.27.7.325

Accurate diagnosis and self-care support for women with lipoedema

Anne Williams
, Isobel MacEwan

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Abstract

Lipoedema is a long-term, progressive condition, usually presenting as symmetrical enlargement of the legs and buttocks, and mainly affecting women. Distinct from obesity or lymphoedema, lipoedema is associated with an unusual distribution and proliferation of diet-resistant inflammatory fat tissue. This article provides background to lipoedema diagnosis and discusses self-care support for women with lipoedema.

Original language	English
Journal	Practice Nursing
Volume	27
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2016.27.7.325
Publication status	Published - 2 Jul 2016
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

lipoedema
secondary lymphoedema
compression therapy
self care

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Accurate diagnosis and self-care support for women with lipoedema

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