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An overview of the diagnostic process.
Lipedema is a chronic disorder of fat distribution.
It almost always affects women.
This article provides general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your condition.
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When most people hear the word "lipedema," they picture an overweight woman. Therefore, many women who are of normal weight or have a slim body build never even consider that the symptoms they are experiencing may be related to lipedema.
In this article, we will understand how hormones affect lipedema tissue, why certain periods in life are triggers, and what can be done to better cope with these changes.
Many women with lipedema say that their symptoms appeared or worsened after a period of prolonged stress, emotional trauma, or a significant event in their lives. Others feel that the lipedema itself has become a source of emotional pain, anxiety, and loss of self-confidence over the years. Is there really a connection between trauma and lipedema? In this article, we will review what is currently known, what is still being researched, and how trauma, stress, and lipedema may affect each other.
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