Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein Connective Tissue Disorders and Lipedema with Karen Herbst, MD (Ep 104)
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Aug 1, 2024 Dr. Karen Herbst, a leading expert on lipedema and connective tissue diseases, discusses the misdiagnosis of lipedema, often confused with obesity. She explains how hormonal changes impact the condition and highlights the role of inflammation and fibrosis in symptom severity. The conversation covers diet, supplements, and the benefits of intermittent fasting for managing lipedema. Dr. Herbst also shares insights on surgical and non-surgical treatment options, including the significance of customized approaches and the use of compression garments.
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Lipedema Misdiagnosis
- Lipedema, a disease of the subcutaneous fat tissue, is often misdiagnosed as obesity or lymphedema.
- It primarily affects women's legs and arms, causing nodular, fibrotic, and tender tissue.
Dercum's Disease
- Dercum's disease, often overlapping with lipedema, involves painful fat, especially in the torso.
- It can stem from inflammatory conditions or immune dysfunction, causing painful lipomas and widespread nodules.
Lipedema and Connective Tissue
- Lipedema is a connective tissue disease affecting the fat tissue under the skin.
- It might be connected to hypermobility as loose connective tissue loses elasticity, allowing for increased fat growth.