Got Swelling?™
Lymphedema is the abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid in a limb. Untreated vein disease is the leading cause of lower leg lymphedema. Unfortunately, the longer untreated vein disease persists, the worse lymphedema becomes. Often times, the damage to the lymphatic system can be irreversible leading to life long swelling. Proper evaluation and treatment is crucial to long-term lymphedema management.
Signs:
Swelling in feet, ankles, and toes
Swelling in your legs at the end of the day
Thickening or drying of the skin
Feelings of heaviness or difficulty walking
Cellulitis or lower leg wounds
Risk Factors:
Hereditary
Obesity
Undiagnosed Vein Disease
Surgery
Total knee or hip replacements
Cancer Treatment
TIP
Unlocking the mystery of lymphedema
It's the abnormal buildup of protein-rich fluid caused by lymphatic system issues. Whether born with it or developing it post-surgery or infection, there's hope. Early stages respond to non-surgical approaches like medication and a healthy diet, while advanced cases may benefit from treatment. Learn more about managing lymphedema on our journey to wellness.
What is Lipedema?
Lipedema is an inherited loose connective tissue disorder. It happens in roughly 10% of the female population with varying degrees of severity. It causes the adipose (fat) tissue from the ankle to the hips to become larger and abnormally shaped, resulting in larger appearing legs above the ankles. Lipedema also causes the veins and lymphatics to ‘stretch’ easier, causing vein disease and chronic lymphedema. If caught early, lipedema can be successfully managed.
Signs:
Puffy, fatty tissue from ankle to hips
Normal looking feet
Sensitivity to touch and pressure
Flexible joints
Feelings of heaviness or difficulty walking
Inability to lose weight in legs, even after diet and exercise
“Cankles” or loss of normal boney contours
Risk Factors:
Female
Genetics/ Family History
A Patient's Story: Targeted Vein Treatment, Life-Changing Results
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San Antonio lymphedema and lipedema care
Treatment at two convenient locations
We treat lymphedema and lipedema at our Stone Oak and Northwest San Antonio/Alamo Ranch offices.
Stone Oak
18831 Meisner Drive
San Antonio, TX 78258
Northwest San Antonio / Alamo Ranch
5742 W. Loop 1604 N.
San Antonio, TX 78251
At Medical Vein Clinic, Healthy Legs Take You Further™
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Medical Vein Clinic has two San Antonio locations:
Stone Oak at 18831 Meisner Drive, San Antonio, TX 78258 and Alamo Ranch Northwest San Antonio at 5742 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio, TX 78251.
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18831 Meisner Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78258
5742 W. Loop 1604 N.
San Antonio, TX 78251
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