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Taking the plunge with lipoedema

Mary-Claire Mason Freelance journalist

A charity is urging swifter diagnosis of this distressing condition, Mary-Claire Mason writes

Women wait decades for an accurate diagnosis of lipoedema. Earlier diagnosis is essential to prevent the condition progressing to lymphoedema, with its risk of life-threatening cellulitis.

Nursing Standard. 29, 45, 25-25. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.45.25.s23

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08 July 2015 / Vol 29 issue 45

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