It is believed to be caused by HIV, Epstein-Barr Syndrome, age, and family history.
Symptoms include weight gain, fever, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, itchy skin, fatigue, chest pain, coughing, or trouble swallowing.
It is caused by the body producing too many abnormal white blood cells.
Kathy Bates is an advocate and supporter for further research for lymphedema.
It can be caused by an infection, blood cancer, lymphoma, or autoimmune disorders that are accompanied by chronic swelling.