Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Here is an interesting article discussing the interaction between the venous and the lymphatic system. Chronic venous insufficiency can lead to not only the pain, aching, heaviness and restless legs but also swelling. The tissue fluid can overload the lymphatic system causing edema.

http://www.lymphedemablog.com/2013/07/03/chronic-venous-insufficiency-and-the-effects-on-the-lymphatic-system/

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