<P> Lymphedema occurs when a body part swells due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid, occurring when there is interference with the normal drainage of lymph fluid back into the blood, commonly swelling the arm, leg, neck or abdomen . </P> <P> Phlebitis is the term used when inflammation and clotting occurs in a vein, most often a leg vein, due to infection, inflammation, or trauma . People with varicose veins are more often affected . Inflammation occurs suddenly, causing the thrombus to adhere firmly to the vein wall and risking clogging a superficial vein . </P> <P> ECS occurs on long flights, due to traveler's inactivity, gravity, and cramped seating, and slows down the blood flow through veins . </P> <P> Lipodermatosclerosis is the term used to refer to the inflammation of subcutaneous fat, a form of panniculitis . </P>

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