Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic fat distribution disorder, with mostly symmetrical increases in the volume of the arms and legs. Affected patients suffer not only physically from contact sensitivity or pressure pain, but also mentally regarding their appearance.
To be able to live a pain-free, unrestricted life, affected persons need the right information and the best possible treatment. Here you can learn more about the causes, symptoms, compression therapy and the right way to deal with lipedema personally.
Symptoms and causes
Lipedema is a chronic, usually progressive disorder. Typisch ist eine symmetrische Volumenvermehrung an Armen und / oder Beinen, kombiniert mit Druck- und Berührungsschmerz, Spontanschmerz und Schweregefühl. Mostly women are affected.
How can lipedema be treated?
Various therapies can be considered to reduce the edema and pain of lipedema. These include conservative therapy (for example with compression aids) or surgical therapy.
Proactivity in lipedema disorders
You are not helpless if you have lipedema. Neben den medizinischen Massnahmen zur Schmerz- und Volumenreduktion sind angepasste Ernährung und Sport sehr wichtig, um ein Fortschreiten und Komplikationen der Erkrankung zu reduzieren bzw. zu verhindern.
Compression aids and reimbursement in Switzerland
Learn everything about the reimbursement situation in Switzerland as well as helpful contact sites and partners for a successful therapy.
Affected persons report
The experiences of affected persons are wide and varied. Learn here how patients are mastering their everyday lives.