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Intestinal lymphangiectasia is characterized by an abnormality of the lymphatic channels causing rupture and loss of lymph into the intestines. Symptoms include varying degrees of swelling of the lower limbs, mild diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue. It is most often treated with a low fat diet.
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Intestinal lymphangiectasia is characterized by an abnormality of the lymphatic channels causing rupture and loss of lymph into the intestines. Symptoms include varying degrees of swelling of the lower limbs, mild diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue. It is most often treated with a low fat diet.
Common symptoms reported by people with intestinal lymphangiectasia
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for intestinal lymphangiectasia
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