{"id":13568,"date":"2024-06-04T11:12:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T11:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/lipedema-secondary-diseases\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:09:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:09:06","slug":"lipedema-secondary-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-secondary-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Lipedema secondary diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13568\" class=\"elementor elementor-13568 elementor-11303\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f9625b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f9625b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570f44b elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"570f44b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-d02020d elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">Last updated:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>June 4, 2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-90640d3 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGepr\u00fcft durch Dr. med. Thomas Witte\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0289c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0289c47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lipedema concomitant &amp; secondary diseases: Underestimated &amp; overlooked<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e298e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08e298e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When dealing with lipedema, it is essential to keep an eye on the accompanying and secondary lipedema diseases. This is because these can have a significant impact on the lives of those affected. The chronic fat distribution disorder, which mainly affects women, has more than just external characteristics. Often underestimated and little known are the additional health challenges that can be associated with lipedema.   <\/p><p>In this article, we inform you in detail about the possible accompanying &amp; secondary lipedema diseases so that you know what to look out for when making a diagnosis. At LipoClinic Dr. Heck, we take a holistic approach that treats the symptoms individually for each patient with extensive specialist knowledge and understanding. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10c4351 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10c4351\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e22c382 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e22c382\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de1cf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6de1cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contents: <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83a0d01 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"83a0d01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Concomitant diseases of lipoedema: an underestimated challenge<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Varicose veins and venous insufficiency<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Mental stress<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What secondary lipedema diseases are there?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lymphedema<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#7\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Orthopaedic diseases<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#8\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The holistic approach of LipoClinic Dr. Heck: We have your lipedema concomitant &amp; secondary diseases in mind<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdee34a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cdee34a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4a3aa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4a3aa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Concomitant diseases of lipoedema: an underestimated challenge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f2796c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f2796c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-2\/\">Lipoedema<\/a> &#8211; a widespread but often underestimated condition that affects the lives of millions of people worldwide. Those affected not only suffer from an uneven distribution of fatty tissue on the legs, arms and other parts of the body, but are also frequently affected by accompanying health problems. These accompanying conditions can place an additional burden on daily life and significantly reduce quality of life.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b33456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b33456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PCO syndrome and endometriosis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c1c9c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c1c9c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO syndrome) and endometriosis are two gynecological conditions that often occur in conjunction with lipedema. These lipedema comorbidities can lead to a range of symptoms &#8211; including impaired fertility, cycle disorders and severe menstrual pain. The exact links between lipedema and these comorbidities have not yet been fully researched, but hormonal fluctuations and inflammatory processes appear to play a role.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dbf1df elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2dbf1df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ernaehrung-text.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10836\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ernaehrung-text.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ernaehrung-text-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ernaehrung-text-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ernaehrung-text-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ernaehrung-text-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9481f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9481f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Varicose veins and venous insufficiency<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e302482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e302482\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Varicose veins, also known as varicose veins, can be a common accompanying condition in lipedema patients. These dilated and tortuous veins can not only be aesthetically unpleasant, but can also cause discomfort such as swelling, pain and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. There is also a risk of complications such as phlebitis or even thrombosis. The treatment of varicose veins in lipedema patients therefore requires an individual and holistic approach that takes both aesthetic and health aspects into account.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6188d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6188d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overweight and obesity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2449e86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2449e86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Obesity and other eating disorders are common lipedema comorbidities and can further exacerbate the challenges of the condition. Lipedema itself is characterized by an uneven distribution of fatty tissue, often resulting in an enlarged appearance. If overweight or obesity is also present, the pressure on the affected areas of the body is further increased, which can lead to increased swelling and discomfort. In addition, obesity can exacerbate movement restrictions and increase the risk of associated conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and orthopaedic problems.   <\/p><p>In such cases, cooperation with our network partner, the Bad Berleburg Edema Center, can be helpful. Specialized doctors and therapists are available there to offer holistic treatment tailored to the specific needs of lipedema patients who are overweight or obese. Individually tailored therapy can improve quality of life and reduce the risk of further complications.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1470e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1470e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thyroid diseases<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44617ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44617ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Another concomitant lipedema disease is thyroid disease &#8211; especially Hashimoto&#8217;s. Possible symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain and sensitivity to cold can have an additional impact on both lipedema itself and the lives of those affected. The overlap of symptoms requires careful diagnosis and treatment. This is the only way to effectively control the thyroid disease.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c234832 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c234832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mental stress<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a947445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a947445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">The relationship between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-psyche\/\">lipoedema and the psyche<\/a> should not be underestimated. The stigmatizing perception in society and the daily challenges of dealing with lipoedema can be very stressful for affected women. It is not uncommon for them to struggle with feelings of isolation, self-doubt and diminished self-acceptance. In addition, mental disorders such as depression and anxiety can manifest as lipoedema-related illnesses. The inclusion of psychological counseling and therapy can help patients to accept their illness and develop strategies to deal with the stress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a6ee8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a6ee8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eating disorders<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4d0c62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4d0c62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">The effects of lipoedema on the patient&#8217;s psyche can also lead to eating disorders. The constant struggle with one&#8217;s own body image and the often years of unsuccessful attempts to achieve a change through dieting can result in disturbed eating behavior. The treatment of such concomitant lipedema disorders requires an individualized approach that takes into account the psychological and physical aspects as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-diet\/\">diet for lipedema<\/a>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c0e6fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c0e6fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"5\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What secondary lipedema diseases are there?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c0292a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c0292a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Lipedema is a chronic fat distribution disorder that affects around one in 10 women. It is a disease of the fat cells that mostly affects women. An important point that is not discussed often enough is that this disorder does not always occur alone. It can often lead to a number of secondary lipedema conditions. These secondary conditions can be both physical and psychological in nature and can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected. Understanding the links between lipedema and secondary conditions is crucial to understanding the full extent of the disease and being able to treat it effectively.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db7b9c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db7b9c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"6\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lymphedema<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ddf059 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ddf059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Lymphoedema is a common accompanying symptom of lipoedema and is often caused by obesity. What is noticeable here is disturbed circulation, which leads to an unusual accumulation of lymph fluid in the body tissue. This secondary lipoedema disease not only exacerbates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-symptoms\/\">symptoms of lipoedema<\/a> through additional swelling and discomfort, but also has a significant influence on the progression of the disease. The excessive accumulation of lymph fluid can lead to hardening of the tissue, restrict mobility and intensify pain. This condition is also known as lipo-lymphoedema. Lymphoedema can not only occur as a secondary disease, but is also a common concomitant disease of lipoedema.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a3a0e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a3a0e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"7\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Orthopaedic diseases<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae536ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae536ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Orthopaedic conditions such as osteoarthritis or intervertebral disc problems are not uncommon in people with lipedema &#8211; especially in advanced stages. The excess weight and uneven distribution of fatty tissue in lipedema can lead to an unusually high load on the joints due to the weight and thus to a misalignment. For this reason, orthopaedic problems are not uncommon as a consequence of lipedema. Early diagnosis and an individually tailored treatment concept are crucial to maintaining mobility and relieving joint pain.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d028386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d028386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"8\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The holistic approach of LipoClinic Dr. Heck: We have your lipedema concomitant &amp; secondary diseases in mind<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7abc6e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7abc6e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lipedema is a complex disease that can have far-reaching physical and psychological effects. The accompanying and secondary lipedema diseases are manifold and require a comprehensive, individually tailored treatment approach. <\/p><p>At LipoClinic Dr. Heck, we are aware that a comprehensive and successful therapy must go far beyond the surgical procedure. Under the direction of Dr. Thomas Witte, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/our-team\/\">team<\/a> relies on a treatment approach that focuses not only on the direct symptoms of lipoedema, but also on the concomitant and secondary diseases of lipoedema. This is why we pay particular attention to individual consultation, which enables us to address the specific needs and situations of each individual patient.  <\/p><p>Would you like to find out more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/our-approach\/\">approach <\/a>to treatment, or would you like to talk to other patients during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/events\/\">LipoTalk<\/a>? Then simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/contact\/\">contact <\/a>us by phone or via the form on our website. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be6a0d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5be6a0d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c423ee2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c423ee2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60501d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60501d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a6759e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a6759e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f88ee6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f88ee6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-829b7da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"829b7da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reviewed by Dr. med. Thomas Witte<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a8c768 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a8c768\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Thomas Witte is Medical Director of LipoClinic Dr. Heck and a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery. With decades of surgical experience and a deep understanding of the individual needs of lipoedema patients, he is one of the leading experts in this field. His focus is on holistic, safe and empathetic care &#8211; always with the aim of restoring quality of life.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff9ca1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff9ca1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e586210 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e586210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3496\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae08156 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae08156\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dr. med. 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