What are the causes of lymphedema?

Answer:
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 the foot or calf.
First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Contributor trust: 37 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].