Is lymphedema disabling?

its when you swell up after breast resecption

In 90% of the cases, lymphedema is diagnosed through observations, measurements, and symptoms. The remaining 10% require the use of more complex diagnostic tests such as lymphoscintigraphy....

Primary Lymphedema. Primary lymphedema occurs without any obvious cause, and is thought to be the result of an underdeveloped or inefficient lymph system. In some cases, it may be hereditary....

Primary lymphedema is an inherited condition, where the patient is born without lymph vessels and nodes. The swelling associated with primary lymphedema usually occurs during adolescence and affects...

Lymphedema is treated using compression pumps and compression hosiery. The hosiery goes over the afflicted limb, and the pump pressurizes the hosiery. This compresses the limb, and causes the fluid...