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Grand Prairie Internist Doctors for LymphedemaType of Physician: Internist What is a Internist? A certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common illnesses and complex problems for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. General internists are trained in primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and treatment of problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. All internists are trained in the subspecialty areas of internal medicine including emergency internal medicine and critical care. Internists consult with surgeons when surgical management is indicated, and often act as consultants to other specialists. Specialty: Internal Medicine Common Name: Internist Doctors in Grand Prairie * Pramesh C Dave MD  Norberto J Montani MD  Abilene Internists Associates  Rick Johnson DO  Metro Medical  Cedar Creek Emergency Room  Dennis D Tran MD  Myrna West MD  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving Internal Medical  Physician Weight Control & Wellness Centers  Arlington Minor Emergency Clinic  North Texas Healthcare Associates  North Texas Healthcare Associates  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving  NTHCA Inpatient Care Unit  NTHCA Inpatient Care Unit  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving  North Texas Healthcare Associates  North Texas Healthcare Associates  NTHCA Inpatient Care Unit  NTHCA Inpatient Care Unit  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving  North Texas Healthcare Associates  NTHCA Inpatient Care Unit  North Texas Healthcare Associates  Kindred Hospital Tarrant County  Electra Greer MD  Tarrant County In-Patients Physicians  Tarrant County In-Patients Physicians  Tarrant County In-Patients Physicians  Texas Premiere Internal Medicine Associates PA  M J Augustine MD PA  Miguel Canales MD  Arlington Physicians  Texas Premiere Internal Medicine Associates PA  Texas Premiere Internal Medicine Associates PA  Arlington Physicians  Texas Premiere Internal Medicine Associates PA  Trancend Medical Group  Ajay Sobti MD  Sukhoon Yoon MD  Rheumatology Associates  Arlington Physicians PC  Arlington Physicians PC  Ben G Gatmaitan MD  Arlington Physicians PC  Arlington Physicians PC  Arlington Family Practice  Arlington Physicians PC  Arlington Physicians PC  Sudhakar Rumalla MD  Arlington Medical Clinic  Arlington Medical Clinic  Arlington Medical Clinic  S Irfan Shah MD  Atif Sohail MD  Arlington Medical Clinic  Arlington Premier Health Clinic  Israel Hartman MD  Arlington Gastroenterology Services  Matlock Medical Center  Matlock Medical Center  Matlock Medical Center  Matlock Medical Center  Hamid Burney MD PA  Thomas J Purgason MD  Arlington Family Health Pavillion  Preventive Care Medical Clinic  Cowen & Biggans Medical Associates  Cowen & Biggans Medical Associates  Cowen & Biggans Medical Associates  Rick L McElvain MD  George Sandusky MD  Tony T Chuong MD PA  Las Colinas Medical Group  Las Colinas Medical Group  Las Colinas Medical Group  Las Colinas Medical Group  Rakesh K Saini MD  Mary Y Tang MD  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Harish K Dhingra MD  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Northeast Tarrant Internal Medicine Associates  Medical Clinic Of North Texas  Medical Clinic Of North Texas  South Arlington Primary Care Associates PA  Medical Clinic Of North Texas  Medical Clinic Of North Texas  South Arlington Primary Care Associates PA  South Arlington Primary Care Associates PA  Medicine Associates of North Texas Grand Prairie, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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LymphedemaWhat is lymphedema?Lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling in one or more extremities that results from impaired flow of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of specialized vessels (lymph vessels) throughout the body whose purpose is to collect excess lymph fluid with proteins, lipids, and waste products from the tissues. This fluid is then carried to the lymph nodes, which filter waste products and contain infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes. The excess fluid in the lymph vessels is eventually returned to the bloodstream. When the lymph vessels are blocked or unable to carry lymph fluid away from the tissues, localized swelling (lymphedema) is the result. Lymphedema most often affects a single arm or leg, but in uncommon situations both limbs are affected.
It has been estimated that worldwide, there are 140-250 million people affected by lymphedema.
What causes lymphedema?Primary lymphedema causesPrimary lymphedema is an abnormality of an individual's lymphatic system and is likely present at birth, although symptoms may not become apparent until later in life. Depending upon the age at which symptoms develop, three forms of primary lymphedema have been described. Most primary lymphedema occurs without any known family history of the condition.
Recommended Reading Related to LymphedemaMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan) » What is an MRI scan?An MRI (or magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a radiology technique that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer to produce images of body structures. The MRI scanner is a tube surrounded by a giant circular magnet. The patient is placed on a moveable bed that is inserted into the magnet. The magnet creates a strong magnetic field that aligns the protons of hydrogen atoms, which are then exposed to a beam of radio waves. This spins the various protons of the body, and they produce a faint signal that is detected by the receiver portion of the MRI scanner. The receiver information is processed by a computer, and an image is produced. The image and resolution produced by MRI is quite detailed and can detect tiny changes of structures within the body. For some procedures, contrast agents, such as gadolinium, are used to increase the accuracy of the images.
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