Lipedema: A disease that affects 18% of women and many do not know

Until recently, Lopedema This was not even considered a diseaseNevertheless, it is estimated that they have this From 10 to 18 % of women around the world. In the case of men, the figure is much lower, from About 2 %. This may be the reason why he gave so much. Just as they often say that if men suffer from endometriosis, this will be a much more studied disease, and other conditions will be exactly the same.

But, returning to the occasion of lidema, the reality is that this is a very common disease that significantly complicates the life of those who suffer from this. On the one hand, because it causes Strong pain and even problems with mobility. And, on the other hand, because, causing a large accumulation of fat in certain parts of the body, this can lead to Serious problems with self -esteem.

There is more and more awareness of lippet, but there are still many. Therefore, some were launched campaigns and trends on social networks, The goal is precisely in order to make a disease visible, which is not deadly or something like that, but this can significantly affect the quality of life of patients.

What is Lopedema?

Typically, lopedema is an abnormal accumulation of fat on both sides of the lower body, especially in the legs. However, this can also happen in the hands. This is the main symptom, but it can also cause The pain and problems performing daily tasks. All for the same reason, of course.

Fat that accumulates in a lipep does not respond to diet or physical exercises As a common fat. This makes patients often be upset. How is also upset by the fact that there is no medicine. Fortunately, there are more and more procedures that can improve the quality of their life, although they are not always as effective as we would like everyone.

As for its origin, it is not known what exactly, although it seems that it has a large genetic component and risk factors, such as a woman or the presence of BMIs exceeding 35. It seems that the hormones are involvedBecause it often starts during puberty, menopause or pregnancy.

Yes, this is a disease, they are not invented

Until May 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) He did not consider Lopedem as a disease. In addition, it was not included in International classification of diseases Until the 11th edition. So this became part of the chapter Skin pathologyWhere it is described as a subcutaneous tissue disease. This is right where fat accumulates.

Awareness is necessary

Lola knows that she was 3 years old, but she has a lot of time in search of a diagnosis. He could not control the fat on his legs for more exercises that he did. They damaged the easiest contact and made bruises with minimal blows. In addition, he always had tired legs. They told him that this accumulation of fat was Cellulite is obtained from excess weight and the fact of being a woman. However, she never had overweight or obesity. “With some kilograms or less, I always had a rather normal weight for my growth.”

Its case is not the most common, since many patients with overweight can overcome Body weight index 35. This may have complicated the diagnosis even more. The diagnosis, which, in general, is late or does not arrive. It is calculated that 1 out of 72,000 people In the world, they have a lippet, with the percentage mentioned above, but there may be much more. It is possible that there are patients who simply participated in a box of obesity without no more studying their case.

But if there is something, why is it all, because She is a doctor So he could achieve self -diagnosis with information and means that he could resort to his profession.

3 years passed, since this diagnosis and signs of lack of awareness on this subject were still discovered. “A couple of years ago, talking with a partner, I told him that he has a Lopedem, and He told me that this was notI have not invented illness. ”

She, as we already expected at the beginning, suspects that all this is due to the fact that it is a disease that basically affects women. If the men suffered the same way, there will probably be at least More sensitivity in this regard.

Lopepeem is much more than legs with a lot of fat

The consequences of lidema are not just aesthetic. It also includes symptoms as The skin, which is easily Magalla, fatigue, pain, edema and severe sensations. All this in general can cause serious problems with mobility in some cases.

How can it be?

Before looking for treatment, patients are recommended to take measures, such as Practice regular physical exercises, use compressed stockings, moisturize the skin or follow the anti -inflationary dietLola notes that now it is supported by exercises and diet. We have already seen that fat does not answer the same way. It is more difficult to control it, but still these two factors make a lot of good for patients.

If necessary, treatment will first be tested with non -invasive. These include Lymphatic drainage massages, complex reverse therapyconsisting of massage, followed by a compression wrapper, and pneumatic compression devices.

Then there will be much more invasive measures, for example Liposuction In the affected area.

But to achieve any of these measures, the diagnosis is first necessary to achieve this diagnosis, Awareness of the disease. We must look beyond the limits of fat and do not stay on the surface or at least pay attention to the suffering of people. We must always do it.