if you suspect any of the following symptoms call your health care provider right away. prompt treatment can help get the condition under control. swelling in the arms hands fingers shoulders chest or legs. the swelling may occur for the first time after a traumatic event (such as bruises cuts sunburn and sports injuries) after an infection in the part of the body that was treated for cancer or after an airplane trip lasting more than three hours. a "full" or heavy sensation in the arms or legs. skin tightness. decreased flexibility in the hand wrist or ankle. difficulty fitting into clothing in one specific area. tight-fitting bracelet watch or ring that wasn't tight before.
what are the signs and symptoms of lymphedema?