Arm Lymphoedema Quiz

Based on the original document - Piller,NB (2006) Lymphoedema Research unit Department of surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042 (Adapted and reprinted with permission). This guide is designed as an educational aid-based primary on experience, no evidence in literature.

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1. More than 10 nodes removed from armpitYesNoNot Sure

2. Radiotherapy to armpit areaYesNoNot Sure

3. More than 2 infections (redness) in the limb per yearYesNoNot Sure

4. Whole of Breast Removed (Mastectomy)YesNoNot Sure

5. More than 2 but less than 10 nodes removed from armpitYesNoNot Sure

6. Radiotherapy to chest/breast areaYesNoNot Sure

7. Fluids drained from wound more than 1 weekYesNoNot Sure

8. Infection at the wound siteYesNoNot Sure

9. One infection (redness) in the limb per yearYesNoNot Sure

10. Heaviness, tightness or tension in the limb at timesYesNoNot Sure

11. Frequent cuts/scratches to the limbYesNoNot Sure

12. Dry skinYesNoNot Sure

13. Part of Breast removedYesNoNot Sure

14. 1 or 2 nodes removed from armpitYesNoNot Sure

15. Limb feels different as the day progressesYesNoNot Sure

What to do now?

If you are at LOW RISK, then you will benefit from a range of appropriate educational literature that may be able to even further reduce the risk of developing lymphoedema.
If you are at MODERATE or HIGH RISK, then the educational materials will also benefit you. Ideally, if you are in these categories, you should have a non-invasive assessment (Bio-impedance spectroscopy or Tissue Dielectric Constants) to determine if there are already some fluid accumulations in your "risk" limb.

Independently of your level of risk, Giovanni offers 15-minute Online Consultation to better guide you on how to manage this presentation, or prevent any degeneration.

Book your free 15-minutes online consultation now.

Lipedema Quiz

This is not a diagnostic tool but only a guide.
To learn more about the Lipedema presentation, contact Giovanni by sending the result, or booking a free 15-minute online consultation. Be sure to include your full name and email address in the form below (At the end of the quiz).

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Texture of fatty tissue may feel granular and/orfibroticYesNoNot Sure

Symmetrical, disproportionate accumulation of fatty tissue (refer to picture on the Lipedema page)YesNoNot Sure

The waist may be small in proportion to thighs, buttocks, and legsYesNoNot Sure

Cuffs or bulges may develop around joints (e.g. ankles, knees, elbows, wrists). Feet remainunaffected unless lymphoedema is a comorbidityYesNoNot Sure

Legs are often hypersensitive to touch and pressureand may feel coldYesNoNot Sure

Affected areas may bruise easily with minimaltraumaYesNoNot Sure

Patients describe affected areas as sore, painful, heavy, swollen and tiredYesNoNot Sure

Symptoms can worsen in hot weather, during orafter exercise, standing or sitting for long periodsYesNoNot Sure

Fat pads, which can be tender or painful, accumulate on the upper outer thighs, inner thighs, and around the knee area, can cause abnormal gait,and contribute to joint painYesNoNot Sure

Filling of the retromalleolar sulcusYesNoNot Sure

HypermobilityYesNoNot Sure

Soft, thin skin with loss of elasticity. Skin can havea lumpy appearance.YesNoNot Sure

Non-pitting oedema and negative Stemmer’s sign on feet and hands in the absence of coexisting lymphoedemaYesNoNot SurePitting oedema is when by appling pressure to the area with a finger, for more than 60 seconds, you get left an indentation in the skin.

Difficulty losing weight from affected areas despite exercise, modified diet or bariatric surgery. If well-directed, these measures may help reduceinflammation and co-existing obesity if presentYesNoNot Sure

Abnormal nerve sensationsYesNoNot Sure

Pain on blood pressure check (larger cuff may berequired)YesNoNot Sure

Relatives with similar body shape or fat distributionYesNoNot Sure

Out of 17 questions, the number above, tells you how many symptoms applies to you. The more symptoms, the more luckily you are suffering from a Lipedema presentation. Get in touch with Giovanni now, via the form below, for further understanding on how to manage Lipedema presentation.

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Reference list

This quiz is a reproduction of a flyer from the association Lipoedema Australia.
The reference list is Adapted from 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13,14[1] , 16, 18 and available here (PDF).

Leg Lymphoedema Quiz

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1. More than 10 nodes removed from the groinYesNoNot Sure

2. Radiotherapy to the groin/pelvic areaYesNoNot Sure

3. Average of more than 2 infections (cellulitis) in the limb per yearYesNoNot Sure

4. Dry or scaly skin on lower legs/feetYesNoNot Sure

5. More than 2 but less than 10 nodes removed from groinYesNoNot Sure

6. Fluids drained from wound more than 1 weekYesNoNot Sure

7. Infection at the wound site after surgeryYesNoNot Sure

8. Average of one infection (cellulitis) in the limb per yearYesNoNot Sure

9. Frequent cuts/scratches to the limbYesNoNot Sure

10. 1 or 2 nodes removed from the groinYesNoNot Sure

11. Heaviness, tightness or tension in the limb at timesYesNoNot Sure

12. Limb feels worse as the day progressesYesNoNot Sure

What to do now?

If you are at LOW RISK, then you will benefit from a range of appropriate educational literature that may be able to even further reduce the risk of developing lymphoedema.
If you are at MODERATE or HIGH RISK, then the educational materials will also benefit you. Ideally, if you are in these categories, you should have a non-invasive assessment (Bio-impedance spectroscopy or Tissue Dielectric Constants) to determine if there are already some fluid accumulations in your "risk" limb.

Independently of your level of risk, Giovanni offers 15-minute Online Consultation to better guide you on how to manage this presentation, or prevent any degeneration.

Book your free 15-minutes online consultation now.

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