Swelling may occur in the front, center, or back of the armpit, as well as along part of the upper arm near the armpit. In addition to being swollen, an affected lymph node may also be sore or ...

There have been enough cases in the community in which postoperative swelling of the arm has interfered with or destroyed the function of the arm for this fear to be constantly found among women.

‘They do help but can be uncomfortable to wear and draw attention to the swollen arm,’ says Mr Ramsey. Other treatments include manual lymphatic drainage, a skin-stretching massage that helps ...

A swollen lymph node in the armpit may be a sign ... For example, an infection in the arm may cause the lymph nodes in the armpit to enlarge. Common symptoms of cellulitis at the infection site ...

If you’ve noticed that your fingers are frequently swelling in the morning, try these sleeping positions to keep the arms and hands elevated: Lying on your back: Use pillows under each arm to ...

My wife had breast cancer surgery more than 30 years ago, and ever since her left arm has been swollen with water retention. She has tried compression sleeves – to no avail – and is now losing ...

Like many survivors, she developed lymphedema — swelling in her left hand and arm that impacted daily living. “It was bigger than the other arm and heavy. It was very hard to do things because ...

A young man from Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, is beloved by his family for being kind and hardworking despite his heavy problem — an unnaturally swollen arm that weighs five kilos. Bong lives with his ...