article_snippet: The mother-of-two suffers from chronic lymphoedema - an abnormal collection of high-protein fluid just beneath the skin, usually in the arm or leg - which Mother-of-two was diagnosed with at the age of 25.
article_snippet: Mrs Walker is confined to Mrs Walker after being diagnosed with chronic lymphoedema - an abnormal collection of high-protein fluid .
article_snippet: Lymphoedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues.
article_snippet: Lymphoedema can affect any part of the body, but usually develops in the arms or legs.
article_snippet: Other symptoms of lymphoedema can include an aching, heavy feeling in affected body parts and difficulty moving Other symptoms of lymphoedema.
article_snippet: Lymphoedema comes in two forms - primary and secondary.
article_snippet: Primary lymphoedema is caused by faulty genes, and develops at birth or shortly after puberty.
article_snippet: Secondary lymphoedema is more widespread and is caused when an infection, injury, trauma or cancer damages the lymphatic system.
article_snippet: It's estimated that 100,000 people in the UK have secondary lymphoedema.
article_snippet: There is no cure for lymphoedema, but no cure for lymphoedema is usually possible to control the main symptoms using techniques to minimise fluid build-up and stimulate the flow of fluid through the lymphatic system.
article_snippet: The build-up of fluid in the tissues of people with lymphoedema means people with lymphoedema are more vulnerable to infection.
highlights_snippet: Mother-of-two has chronic lymphoedema - an abnormal fluid collection .
  