The main sign of lymphostasis is swelling of the arm, leg, or other area of the body. The swelling can range from a slight swelling to a marked increase in the size of the affected limb. Patients may make the following complaints:
Sense of heaviness and tumescence,
Limitation of motor activity, even to the point of inability to perform some movements,
Burning pain and constant discomfort,
Recurrent infections in the affected area,
Skin thickening due to the development of fibrosis.