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What is the definition of Lipedema?
Lipedema is a condition that causes an accumulation of excessive fat in the buttocks, thighs, calves, and upper arms.
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What are the symptoms of Lipedema?
Symptoms of lipedema may fat accumulation in the buttocks, thighs, calves, and upper arms, bruising, pain, difficulty walking, anxiety, depression, loose skin, and a build-up of lymph fluid.
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What are the current treatments for Lipedema?
There is currently no cure for lipedema. Treatment for lipedema may include massage, lymphatic drainage, decongestive wrapping therapy, a low-fat diet, exercise, liposuction, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, and surgical removal of excess fat.
Who are the top Lipedema Local Doctors?
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Dr. Karen L. Herbst
Endocrinology
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Endocrinology

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus - Banner University Medicine North

Tucson, AZ 

Karen Herbst is an Endocrinologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Herbst has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Lipedema. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lipedema, Adiposis Dolorosa, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, and Lymphatic Obstruction. She is licensed to treat patients in California and Arizona.

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Attila Nemes
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20
conditions

University Of Szeged

Szeged, CS, HU 

Attila Nemes is in Szeged, Hungary. Nemes is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lipedema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lipedema, Cardiomyopathy, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, and Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome.

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Uwe Wollina
Uwe Wollina
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Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden Friedrichstadt

Dresden, SN, DE 

Uwe Wollina is in Dresden, Germany. Wollina is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lipedema. He is also highly rated in 119 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lipedema, Epidermoid Cyst, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Erysipelas.

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What are the latest Lipedema Clinical Trials?
Effect of Weight Loss on Body Composition and Metabolic Function in Women With Lipedema
Status: Recruiting
Start Date: August 1, 2017
Intervention Type: Dietary Supplement
Phase: Not Applicable
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Summary: Lipedema is a disorder characterized by massive, bilateral accumulation of fat below the waist and in the legs. Enlargement of the lower extremities is often accompanied by leg pain and accumulation of fluid. Little is known about the functional changes that lead to fat accumulation and pain in women with lipedema. The goals of this project is to conduct a comprehensive characterization of abdomin...
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The Effect of Trunk Stabilization Exercises on Postural Stability at Lipoedema Patients
Status: Not yet recruiting
Start Date: November 15, 2019
Intervention Type: Other
Phase: Not Applicable
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Summary: Lipedema is a chronic, progressive adipose tissue disorder that is mostly seen as a symmetrical growth of the hips and legs, affecting women. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of trunk stabilization exercises in addition to active range of motion exercises on body composition, pain, edema, trunk endurance, functional capacity and postural stability.
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What are the Latest Advances for Lipedema?
Lipedema Can Be Treated Non-Surgically: A Report of 5 Cases.
Condition: Lipedema
Journal: The American journal of case reports
Treatment Used: Non-Surgical Interventions
Number of Patients: 5
Published: December 06, 2021
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Summary: The study researched the outcomes of non-surgical interventions for patients with lipedema.
Lipoedema as a Social Problem. A Scoping Review.
Journal: International journal of environmental research and public health
Published: October 13, 2021
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Summary: Lipoedema as a Social Problem. A Scoping Review.
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A Young Woman with Excessive Fat in Lower Extremities Develops Disordered Eating and Is Subsequently Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Lipedema, and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Journal: The American journal of case reports
Published: June 14, 2021
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Summary: A Young Woman with Excessive Fat in Lower Extremities Develops Disordered Eating and Is Subsequently Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Lipedema, and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
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