10 Symptoms of Lymphedema

6. Asymmetric Appearance of the Extremities

If you have lymphedema, one side of your body will become noticeably swollen. While lymphedema will not affect you from head to toe immediately, it will target a specific extremity and spread. For example, your foot might be puffy, but then several months later, your leg will be more swollen than usual, and your knee joints are stiff. As the stages progress, the asymmetric appearance of your limbs will be more obvious. Visit your doctor to plan a treatment that will reduce the excess fluids in your body.