Lipedema: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Weight Loss Resistance
Have you experienced weight gain, particularly in your legs
or arms, and had significant difficulty losing it? It could be a condition
called lipedema.
Lipedema is a common condition that almost exclusively
affects women. It involves accumulation of fat (adipose) tissue in the legs and
sometimes arms. The affected area can often be painful to the touch, have a nodular
texture, and easy bruising. Though many people have not heard of the condition,
some estimate that as many as 11% of women may be affected.
The weight typically comes on after a hormonal change, such
as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. [...]