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The lymphatic manages fluid levels in the body, filters out bacteria and houses types of white blood cells.

Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.

Lipoedema is a painful, chronic, symmetrical swelling in the legs, thighs, buttocks and sometimes arms due to the accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissues.

Women who have undergone treatment of breast cancer are particularly susceptible to lymphoedema of the arm.

Chiropractic treatment can be clinically effective for many problems of the skeleton and muscles, such as back pain and headache.

Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans from infected animals.

Kidneys are often donated after death but more people are choosing to donate one of their kidneys while still alive (living kidney donation).

Transplantation varies depending on the transplant organ or tissue so speak with your medical team about surgical procedures, recovery and medications.

Exhaustion, hunger and dehydration further lower the body's defences against frostbite.

Sarcoidosis is not a cancer or any other sort of malignant tumour.