Unveiling the genetics of lipedema: is it hereditary?
Unveiling the genetics of lipedema: is it hereditary? Avinav September 8, 2023 Blogs & Articles Lipedema is a chronic, progressive disease that causes swelling, pain, and a “pear-shaped” body due to abnormal fat accumulation in the lower limbs. The question that needs to be answered is: Is lipedema hereditary? There is evidence to suggest that […]
Importance of early detection of lipedema
Importance of early detection of lipedema Avinav August 28, 2023 Blogs & Articles Lipedema, a chronic and misunderstood illness, affecting millions of women worldwide. It causes unwanted fat accumulation in the lower limbs and severe swelling. Early detection of lipedema, a chronic disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat cells primarily in the lower […]
Lipedema Research: Progress and Prospects
Lipedema Research: Progress and Prospects Avinav July 25, 2023 Blogs & Articles Lipedema, a chronic and misunderstood illness, affecting millions of women worldwide. It causes unwanted fat accumulation in the lower limbs and severe swelling. Lipedema research is scarce despite its prevalence. However, recent advances in understanding the illness have led to potential diagnosis and […]
Lipedema and Nutrition
Lipedema and Nutrition Avinav July 25, 2023 Uncategorized Millions of individuals worldwide, mostly women, suffer from the medical ailment known as lipedema. It is frequently misdiagnosed or ignored because of how it resembles lymphedema and obesity. Lipedema, on the other hand, must be distinguished as a unique condition marked by abnormal fat deposition in the […]
Lipedema and Exercise – Finding the right balance
Lipedema and Exercise – Finding the right balance Avinav July 24, 2023 Blogs & Articles Lipedema is a chronic and progressive condition characterised by the abnormal deposition of fat in particular areas of the body, most commonly affecting the hips, thighs, and lower legs. Lipedema is also known as “a syndrome characterized by fat legs […]
Managing Lipedema
Managing Lipedema Avinav June 13, 2023 Blogs & Articles Allen and Hines recognised lipedema in 1940. Lipedema was not recognised as a disease by WHO until 2019. Lipedema has been treated by physicians depending on the presentation and stage of the disease. This is because lipedema is still not taught in most medical schools across […]
Lipedema Treatment Options: What You Need to Know
Lipedema Treatment Options: What You Need to Know Avinav June 13, 2023 Uncategorized Once you have diagnosed yourself or have been diagnosed with lipedema one could consider the options to treat it in the most effective manner. The sooner the diagnosis is made the better the chances for control. Weight management measures should be considered […]
Understanding lipedema – exploring the causes, symptoms and diagnosis
Understanding lipedema – exploring the causes, symptoms and diagnosis Avinav June 9, 2023 Blogs & Articles Lipedema is commonly occurring condition in about 11% of women globally but yet a poorly understood and commonly misdiagnosed condition. This leads to wrong diagnosis and many times treated wrongly. Lipoedema is a connective tissue disorder occurring primarily in […]
Self – care for lipedema and body image
Self – care for lipedema and body image Avinav May 17, 2023 Blogs & Articles Lipedema is a genetic disorder that usually only affects the female members of specific families and can be handed down from one generation to the next. It is thought that it becomes active whenever there is a hormonal imbalance or […]
What to consider and anticipate for lipedema surgery
What to consider and anticipate for lipedema surgery Avinav May 17, 2023 Blogs & Articles Lipedema is a progressive disease affecting the extremities basically the lower and upper limbs. Other parts of the body can be affected rarely. The onset of lipedema is usually around puberty where there is an unusual growth and deposition of […]