An Oklahoma woman came to the Jacksonville area for treatment of lymphedema, which caused painful swelling in her legs. Now she's jumping rope again.

Posted: January 23, 2025 | Last updated: March 6, 2025 Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question seeking treatment advice for lymphedema, or a build up of fluid in a part of the body.

Swelling in the legs, arms, or elsewhere may indicate edema or lymphedema, conditions that affect fluid drainage.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have lymphedema in both legs, and I’m undergoing drainage every day for two hours for the next two weeks.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema in both legs, and I’m undergoing drainage every day for two hours for the next two weeks. They wrap my legs with four to five different wraps and lightly ...

An Oklahoma woman traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, for lymphedema treatment. Dr. Jay Granzow, a lymphedema and lipedema surgeon, has developed a two-part surgical system for treating swollen limbs.