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Lipoedema as a Social Problem. A Scoping Review

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  • Monika Czerwińska

    (Department of Physiotherapy, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland)

  • Paulina Ostrowska

    (Department of Physiotherapy, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland)

  • Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon

    (Department of Physiotherapy, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland)

Abstract

(1) Background: Lipoedema is a disease characterized by excessive bilateral and symmetrical accumulation of subcutaneous tissue in the lower extremities. It is a poorly understood condition, and low awareness of its existence often leads to incorrect diagnosis Initially, lipoedema was considered to be completely independent of lifestyle Currently, however, more and more cases of the coexistence of lipoedema and obesity are described in the literature as additionally affecting the severity of the disease The aim of the review is to present lipoedema as a social problem. (2) Methods: Materials on lipoedema in the social context were selected from 2018–2021. The PRISMA-Scr checklist was used in the review. (3) Results: Research has shown that more than 3/4 of patients with lipoedema are also overweight or obese. Patients with lipoedema have many comorbidities, and their presence negatively affects the quality of life. The quality of life in patients with lipoedema is lower than in healthy patients. (4) Conclusions: The number of studies available on lipoedema is low. Obesity is common in patients with lipoedema. Mental disorders increase the level of experienced pain. Lipoedema significantly reduces quality of life. A healthy lifestyle in patients with lipoedema could be helpful for prevention of complications and disability.

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  • Monika Czerwińska & Paulina Ostrowska & Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon, 2021. "Lipoedema as a Social Problem. A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-10, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:19:p:10223-:d:645600
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    1. Monika Czerwińska & Jacek Teodorczyk & Dawid Spychała & Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon, 2023. "The Usefulness of the Application of Compression Therapy among Lipedema Patients-Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-14, January.
    2. Monika Czerwińska & Jacek Teodorczyk & Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon, 2022. "A Scoping Review of Available Tools in Measurement of the Effectiveness of Conservative Treatment in Lipoedema," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-12, June.

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