What are the symptoms of Lymphoedema?

The main symptom of lymphoedema is swelling in all or part of a limb or another part of the body. It can be difficult to fit into clothes, and jewellery and watches can feel tight.

At first, the swelling may come and go. It may get worse during the day and go down overnight. Without treatment, it will usually become more severe and persistent.

Other symptoms in an affected body part can include:

• an aching, heavy feeling
• difficulty with movement
• repeated skin infections
• hard, tight skin
• folds developing in the skin
• wart-like growths developing on the skin
• fluid leaking through the skin