The following factors are indicative of lipedema.

• Pain: Do you suffer from increased sensitivity to pressure and touch?
• Past: Have you suffered from “thick legs” since puberty?
• Distribution pattern: Is there a symmetrical distribution of fat on the sides of the hips and thighs?
• Skin: Does the skin feel coarse and knotty?
• Exercise and diet: Have exercise and conscious diet had no noticeable effect?
• Hands and feet: Are these typically not affected by the swelling?
• Progression: Was there an increased volume surge during pregnancy?
• Bruising: Do you have frequent bruising and don’t know where it comes from?
• Heredity: Are other family members affected by swelling of the extremities?