28/02/2026
🍐LIPEDEMA in the legs….
As Podiatrist’s, we are often the first practitioners to recognize a patient’s diagnosis of Lipodema.
🍐Different from Lymphodema, LIPEDEMA is commonly seen as increased weight in the legs which is very resistant to weight loss.
🍐The foot is generally ’spared’ and it can almost look like there is a tight elastic band seperating the foot from the enlarged leg.
🍐Legs can be very tender and massage is uncomfortable.
Further information referenced here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/181fpDEPjN/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Lipedema has long been misunderstood and underdiagnosed, often mistaken for obesity or lymphedema and dismissed as cosmetic. A new international consensus statement developed by experts from 19 countries, offers a shared framework for defining, diagnosing, and managing lipedema, aiming to reduce stigma and guide future research and care. https://mdsc.pe/4rwwkLr
