Heatwaves & Your Lymphatic System: Why You May Be Swelling More
Have your legs, arms, or compression garments suddenly felt tighter during the recent hot weather? You’re not imagining it—and you haven’t lost your progress. Heatwaves can temporarily make lymphoedema symptoms worse. When your body gets hot, your blood vessels widen (vasodilation) to help cool you down. This allows more fluid to move into your tissues. […]
