The lymphoedema is a doughy swelling of the skin, which initially is painless and can be reduced by raising the arms and legs. It can be detected if, by pressing down the skin it leaves a dent. Typically, a primary lymphoedema is innate and starts in early adulthood, but it can also commence earlier, in childhood with increased swelling of the hands or feet. Secondary lymphoedema are caused by a different underlying illness, which generally occur later in adulthood and can be a sign for a disturbance of the venous drainage system in the region of the chest and abdomen.