What you should know about the prevention of lipedema

In this article you will know in more detail how to prevent lipedema, a pathology of the adipose tissue that presents its condition mainly in women.

Therefore, from Lipepedia we invite you to continue reading and take note so that you can help yourself and someone else to prevent this disease.

Basic information about lipedema

He lipedema It is a pathology of fatty or adipose tissue that appears as the pathological progressive accumulation of fat cells, especially in the legs, although it can also occur in the arms.

The result of this disease is the increase in volume, which is accompanied by other symptoms.

There are no official data in this regard, but experts do agree on the fact that around 4 % to 12 % of women in the world suffer from this pathology.

It is essential that your prevention taken seriously, and that is that the main problem of lipedema It lies not in the way it affects the individual, but in the fact that doctors often ignore its presence, confusing it with other conditions, such as obesity or lymphedema.

Recognizing lipedema

At this point we start from the base that, in overweight as in obesity, there is an overall gain in volume, in the case of lipedema the matter changes, since this gain in volume is seen disproportionately in the members of the body, which, as we have seen previously, is perceived especially in the legs with respect to the trunk.

Likewise, overweight and obesity are problems that are not related to pain, discomfort or a continuous feeling of heaviness; when the person suffers from lipedema Yes, you have these symptoms.

In this sense, the symptoms of lipedema They can be varied and also increase over time.

That being said, it is essential to pay attention to symptoms such as:

• Continuous pain and a greater sensation of heaviness, these being the most common symptoms.
• itching
• Accumulation of fatty volume above the ankles and not below.
• Increased volume and sensitivity to contact.
• Appearance of bruises.
• A lot of pressure on the twins. 

Learning to prevent lipedema

Here it is important to make it clear, and it is that at present there is no protocol for lipedema prevention make it specific, as the exact causes of this disease are not entirely clear.

Of course, when it comes to prevent lipedema Yes, it is essential to maintain a good lifestyle, based on a good nutrition and constant exercise, these two factors being key points to prevent and also improve the disease.

Of course, it will not prevent the person from developing the disease, something that can be frustrating, but, as with any pathology, a healthy lifestyle will be positive with a better quality of life and management of the disease.

And in this case, sport and following a healthy diet will help in the early stages of lipedemaTherefore, it is recommended that patients dedicate a space of at least 45 minutes three times a week to practice some sport, giving the body a higher level of activity is key.

Something can be helpful, it is the fact that the person, but in this case, already with the diagnosis of the disease, wears compression garments when carrying out sports activities, since it prevents swelling, since the Improved circulation causes increased water pressure in the tissues.

Recommendations of specialists for daily life

Both to prevent the disease and during its treatment, the attitude and desire to do things well is essential, and all this is even easier if you are certain that you do not have the disease, since maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, It will also help you prevent other types of important pathologies, such as diabetes.

He sport will always be your best ally, and it is that giving your body reasons to move will always be important, and it lies not only in practicing a sport that makes you sweat, but also in small details, such as taking the stairs or walking to the shops.

In any case, the best sports in this sense are usually swimming, going for a run, going for a walk in the hills, riding a bike, dancing and so on.

With respect to food, it is necessary to make something clear, and that is that you do not have to follow a very low-calorie diet to lose weight, a balanced diet will always be essential, and if you are guided by a nutritionist, much better.

These are some recommendations that not only apply to the lipedema prevention, but to cover its management in those early phases.

If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact our team specialized in lipedema.

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What you should know about the prevention of lipedema

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In this article, you will learn in more detail how to prevent lipedema, a pathology of adipose tissue that is affected mainly in women.

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