Lymphedema is a disorder in which the lymphatic vessels associated with capillary beds are blocked. What...

Lymphedema is a disorder in which the lymphatic vessels associated with capillary beds are blocked. What will be the long-term effect of lymphedema?

the accumulation of more fluid in the interstitial areas

an increase in the blood pressure in the capillary bed

the area of the blockage becoming abnormally small

more fluid entering the venous capillaries

fewer proteins leaking out of the blood to enter the interstitial fluid

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The answer is ' the accumulation of more fluid in the interstitial areas'.

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The lymphatic system forms an important part of the immune system where it plays a vital role in the immune functioning.Within the lymphatic system a fluid called lymph circulates and lymphedema is the medical condition where this lymphatic system gets blocked and as a result the lymph fluids starts to accumulate and collect in the tissues that causes their swelling or edema.Although this condition is incurable,treatment can be done to help reduce the swelling and pain of the arms or legs,the areas where it commonly affect.There are two types of lymphedema,they are:

Primary lymphedema - It is generally caused by the mutations in some of the genes that is responsible for the development of the lymphatic system.Such mutations results in an underdeveloped lymphatic system,less capable of draining the lymph fluids properly,thus causing lymphedema.
Secondary lymphedema -There are number of causes for secondary lymphedema,such as a surgery for cancer where the doctors remove the lymph node,thus risking the lymphatic system to get affected and causing lymphedema.An infection that may damage the tissues around the lymph node or vessels.An injury or trauma or other inflammatory conditions etc.

Blockage of the lymphatic system can in the long run undermine its ability to drain the lymph fluids properly and as a result the excess fluid starts to build up in the parts of the body.It also increases the risk of getting infections and other medical complications because the lymphocytes cannot reach the body parts where swelling occurs.

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