What caused Wendy Williams to have lymphedema?

What caused Wendy Williams to have lymphedema?

Throughout the years Williams, 57, has spoken openly about her battle with Graves’ disease, an immune system disorder that causes an overproduction of thyroid hormones. She has also shared what it’s like living with lymphedema, a buildup of fluid in the body due to the lymph system being damaged or blocked.

What is a lymphedema machine?

A pneumatic compression device for lymphedema consists of an air pump and a sleeve that fits over your extremity, typically your legs or arms. As air pressure is applied by the device, your limb experiences gentle changes in fluid movement for an overall therapeutic benefit.

Is Lipedema and lymphedema the same?

Lymphedema and lipedema (also known as lipoedema) are two distinct medical disorders even though both involve swelling in the arms and legs. In short, Lymphedema is a disorder of the lymphatic system and is commonly caused by dysfunction in the flow of lymph fluid through the arms or legs.

What causes lymphedema?

Primary lymphoedema is caused by alterations (mutations) in genes responsible for the development of the lymphatic system. The faulty genes cause the parts of the lymphatic system responsible for draining fluid to not develop properly or not work as they should.