Table 2 Characteristics of lymphoedema cases confirmed by medical team in Idukki District (India)
Characteristics | n | % (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 11 | 45.8 (25.6–67.2) |
Female | 13 | 54.2 (32.8–74.4) |
Swelling since birth | ||
Yes | 0 | 0 (0–14.2) |
No | 24 | 100 (85.8–100) |
Bilateral swelling | ||
Yes | 9 | 37.5 (18.8–59.4) |
No | 15 | 62.5 (40.6–81.2) |
Fungal infection | ||
Yes | 0 | 0 (0–14.2) |
No | 24 | 100 (85.8–100) |
Swelling in groin | ||
Yes | 0 | 0 (0–14.2) |
No | 24 | 100 (85.8–100) |
Signs/history of other causes of lymphoedema | ||
Present | 16 | 66.7 (44.7–84.4) |
Absent | 8 | 33.3 (15.6–55.3) |
Other causes identified (may be multiple) | ||
Post-surgical | ||
Yes | 9 | 37.5 (18.8–59.4) |
No | 15 | 62.5 (40.6–81.2) |
Hypertension | ||
Yes | 8 | 33.3 (0–55.3) |
No | 16 | 66.7 (44.7–100) |
Diabetes mellitus | ||
Yes | 6 | 25 (0–46.7) |
No | 18 | 75 (53.3–100) |
Kidney disease | ||
Yes | 5 | 20.8 (7.1–42.2) |
No | 19 | 79.2 (57.8–92.9) |
Heart disease | ||
Yes | 4 | 16.7 (4.7–37.4) |
No | 20 | 83.3 (62.6–95.3) |
Thyroid disease | ||
Yes | 3 | 12.5 (2.7–32.4) |
No | 21 | 87.5 (67.6–97.3) |
Peripheral neuropathy | ||
Yes | 3 | 12.5 (2.7–32.4) |
No | 21 | 87.5 (67.6–97.3) |
Lymphatic filariasis | ||
Yes | 3 | 12.5 (2.7–32.4) |
No | 21 | 87.5 (67.6–97.3) |