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What causes damage to lymphatic vessels caused by cancer treatment surgery radiation scarring injuries or burns?
secondary lymphedema
What is lymphedemia?
ANSWER Simply put, lymphedEMA is an abnormal accumulation of tissue fluid in the lymphatic system. There are different causes, including infections and impairment of the lymphatic vessels or excessive production of fluid caused by venous obstruction. You can read all about it at your local library! <<<ADR>>>
What is decreased lymphatic drainage?
Decreased lymphatic drainage refers to a reduction in the ability of the lymphatic system to remove excess fluid, waste, and toxins from tissues. This can lead to swelling, inflammation, and a compromised immune response in the body. Common causes include injury, infection, surgery, or conditions that affect lymphatic vessels or nodes.
How does your pulse beat?
When the heart beats it causes blood to flow through the blood vessels which causes them to expand. This expansion can be felt by touching the vessels that are close to the skin.
What might happen if your lymphatic vessels became blocked?
If your lymphatic vessels became blocked, it can lead to lymphedema - a condition where fluid builds up and causes swelling in the body tissues. This can impair the immune system's ability to remove waste and toxins from the body, leading to increased risk of infections and inflammation. Treatment may involve manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, or surgery to correct the blockage.
What is a parasitic roundworm in the tropics that infects and swells the lymphatic system?
The parasitic roundworm that infects and swells the lymphatic system in the tropics is called Wuchereria bancrofti. It is responsible for lymphatic filariasis, a disease that causes severe swelling, particularly of the legs and genitals, due to the obstruction of lymphatic vessels. The worms are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, and the disease can lead to significant morbidity and social stigma. Effective treatments and preventive measures are available, but the disease remains a public health challenge in many tropical regions.
What is chylothorax?
A chylothorax is a condition that results from lymphatic fluid accumulating in the pleural cavity. Its cause is usually leakage from the thoracic duct or one of the main lymphatic vessels that drain to it. The most common causes are lymphoma and trauma caused by thoracic surgery.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chylothorax
What is Proteus syndrome also known as Wiedemann syndrome?
It is a disease of overgrowth. It causes muscles, skin, lymphatic vessels and other body parts to overgrow. It can result in tumors all over the body.
Choose the correct answer.What causes blood to flow through the heart?
the blood vessels
What causes water to enter lymphatic capillaries?
it's pollarity
How do you get elephatitis?
Elephantiasis is most commonly caused by lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic infection transmitted through mosquito bites. The parasites can block lymphatic vessels, leading to severe swelling and thickening of the skin and tissues, often in the legs or genitals. Other causes can include certain infections, such as those from bacteria or fungi, and conditions like chronic venous insufficiency. Preventive measures focus on avoiding mosquito bites and improving sanitation in affected areas.
What causes the accumulation of fluids in tissues and how does this fluid become lymph?
The accumulation of fluids in tissues, called edema, can be caused by factors such as inflammation, injury, or impaired circulation. This fluid can enter the lymphatic system through specialized lymphatic vessels, where it becomes lymph. Lymph is a clear fluid that contains waste products and immune cells, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and immunity in the body.
