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As a part of the initial work-up before diagnosing lymphedema, it may be necessary to exclude other potential causes of lower extremity swelling such as renal failure, hypoalbuminemia, congestive heart-failure, protein-losing nephropathy, pulmonary hypertension, obesity, pregnancy and drug-induced edema.
The swelling in the lymphatic system begins when there is an inadequate drainage of lymph fluid due to an obstruction. The classic symptoms of lymphedema include the following: Noticeable change in the symmetry of the affected extremity or of the affected extremities.