{"id":773,"date":"2024-05-09T02:47:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T02:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilf.cricp.org.uk\/?page_id=773"},"modified":"2026-06-29T13:34:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T13:34:30","slug":"diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ilf.cricp.org.uk\/?page_id=773","title":{"rendered":"Causes and Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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1.Causes and Diagnosis (Discovery Bay) :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Can lymphedema be cured definitively?<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. How can we ensure a smooth transition to adult lymphedema care later in life?<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is lymphedema?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What could have caused my child’s lymphedema?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Is lymphedema genetic?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. How is lymphedema diagnosed?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Where can we find specialist lymphedema care?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Can lymphedema be prevented?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Can lymphedema be prevented from progressing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. What triggers lymphedema to worsen?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Are there many children with lymphoedema?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. What changes should we expect as our child grows?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Can lymphedema spread to other parts of the body?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. How will lymphedema affect my child\u2019s growth and development?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. What is the long-term outlook for my child?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Could lymphedema affect my child\u2019s mobility?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Prevention and skin care<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

    Diagnosis<\/h4>