Increase in fat in some part of the body does not always mean obesity. Accumulation of fat in a particular part of the body can be a sign of disease. 

Increasing fat in the body not only causes difficulty in working but can also cause many problems. Obesity affects physical health as well as mental health. Increase in body fat may not always be obesity but a symptom or sign of some disease. Increase in fat in the lower part of the body can be a sign of lipedema. Let us know what is lipedema and the symptoms of lipedema. 

what is lipedema 

Lipedema is a disease that occurs due to accumulation of extra fat in the thighs, legs and hips. This is a very dangerous disease. Often people ignore this disease thinking it to be obesity. They are completely unaware of the fact that accumulation of fat in a particular part of the body can be lipedema. In this disease, due to accumulation of fat, folds of skin are formed which can prove to be painful at times. 

Symptoms of Lipidoma 

When a person has lipidoma, fat starts accumulating in his thighs, hips and calves. 

Some people also start gaining fat in the upper arms. 

Due to the increase in fat, there can be a lot of pain in the legs and lower part of the body. 

Feeling of heaviness in the legs, 

swelling in the legs and calves, 

feeling tired and weak all the time 

Causes of Lipedema 

The exact cause of lipedema has not been ascertained yet. But doctors consider it a genetic disorder. It can be difficult to find out the exact cause of this disease. This disease can be identified with the help of some signs like the swelling in the legs cannot be pressed with a finger. This swelling does not reduce even with fomentation. 

Disclaimer Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this.