🔎 Dr. Karen Herbst is here to explain the Stemmer Sign (Kaposi-Stemmer Sign)—a simple pinch test used to check for lymphedema and fluid in the tissue. ✅ How it works: We check the hands, feet, fingers, or toes. If you can pinch the skin easily, there’s no fluid present. But if there’s a mound or it’s difficult to pinch, that indicates edema (fluid), meaning the Stemmer Sign is positive. 🚨 In Lipedema, the Stemmer Sign is typically negative—there’s no fluid buildup in the hands or feet, which h

More leg symptoms and ROOT CAUSES ⬇️ 📍 Swollen legs or ankles – Linked to poor circulation, kidney issues, lymphatic congestion, blood sugar imbalance, heart dysfunction, or liver stagnation. 📍 Restless legs at night – May indicate iron deficiency, low dopamine, adrenal dysfunction, mold toxicity, or heavy metal buildup. 📍 Leg cramps, especially at night – A sign of magnesium, potassium, or calcium deficiency, dehydration, or chronic stress depleting minerals. 📍 Cold feet or lower legs – Cou

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