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An Introduction to Lipoedema

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Lipoedema is an almost-exclusively female condition estimated to affect up to 11% of adult women. In addition to significantly affecting a person’s physical appearance, lipoedema can also cause pain and discomfort that interferes with their daily activities.

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Lipoedema is a chronic progressive condition characterised by an uneven distribution of adipose tissue in the body, causing the lower extremities to have a disproportionately high amount compared to the upper body. This causes a symmetrical accumulation of fat that typically affects the buttocks, thighs, calves, and sometimes the upper arms.

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Linda Mosey
09 Oct 2022
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Debra Curran
08 May 2022
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Excellent presentation on lipoedema
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Rachel Tabib
18 Apr 2022
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Informative
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Alejandra Ortiz
10 May 2022
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Very interesting and concise.
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Sandra Wood
16 Mar 2022
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Great reading to help understand the difference between Lipidaemia and Lymphoedema.
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Lynette Holland
18 Mar 2022
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Good overview; essential to be aware of this especially working in women's health
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Libby Birch
16 Mar 2022
Good education
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Venus Fortaleza
22 Mar 2022
Good reference
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EILEEN TANNER
18 Mar 2022
Good information
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Jessica Blackmore
08 Apr 2022
Simple and clear.
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