Many lipedema patients do not even know that they are affected by the disease. On average, it takes up to 10 years from the onset of the first symptoms until the disease is diagnosed by a doctor. This makes it all the more important to inform patients, but also doctors, about the disease. Unfortunately, there is still no diagnostic test that can clearly identify the disease in patients. Science is currently in the early stages of identifying certain indications or markers of changes in the abnormal fat cells. Even examinations such as ultrasound do not allow a definite test. Ultimately, only the clinical diagnosis, the look and feel of the skin of a doctor familiar with the disease lipedema, such as specialists like phlebologists, gynecologists or even plastic surgeons, remains.
A first indication of the possible disease can be a so-called lipedema test (self-test). You can get a first overview of the symptoms in our 20 Tips “Do I have lipedema? or take our lipedema self-test with questions about pain, feeling of pressure, tendency to bruise, body proportions, diet and family history.
In any case, only an experienced doctor can make a clear diagnosis in a personal conversation and with a clinical examination.
Simply arrange a non-binding consultation with our lipedema doctors. We will be happy to help you.
Recognizing lipedema
Are you unsure whether your complaints such as thick legs, pain and restricted movement are related to lipedema?
You are not alone: As a rule, more than 10 years pass between the onset of the first symptoms and the diagnosis.
According to studies, up to 10% of women are affected by the progressive disease.
Take our lipedema self-test, developed by our lipedema doctors.
Still unsure?
You are not sure whether you suffer from lipedema? You are also welcomed to send us pictures of your physical situation (without face) by e-mail for a first impression.
