Is this quiz a diagnosis?

No. It helps you identify patterns worth discussing with a clinician, but only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose lipedema.

What if I scored in Band B?

A mid-range score means some but not all hallmark signs are present. Track your symptoms and use the Differentiator tool to explore look-alikes.

Why does the quiz ask about feet?

In classic lipedema the fat accumulates between the ankle and pelvis but spares the feet. Swollen feet suggest lymphedema may also be present — a condition called lipo-lymphedema.

Can men get lipedema?

Lipedema is rare in men but does occur, usually in association with hormonal changes or liver disease. The quiz is written for the most common presentation.

Could It Be Lipedema? 2-Minute Symptom Check

Possible results

All possible outcomes are shown below. After you answer all questions, your matched result will be highlighted.

Strong match Score ≥ 12

Your answers show several hallmark signs of lipedema

Your answers show several hallmark signs of lipedema — symmetrical, tender, diet-resistant fat that spares the feet. That doesn't confirm it (only a clinician can), but it's well worth a conversation. Here's exactly what to do next: (1) save your doctor-visit summary below, (2) see how lipedema differs from look-alikes, (3) find a lipedema-aware clinician.

Some signs Score 6–11

You have some signs of lipedema and some that point elsewhere

You have some signs of lipedema and some that point elsewhere. The smartest next step is to track your symptoms for a few weeks and rule out look-alikes. Here's your tracker and a side-by-side comparison.

Few classic signs Score < 6

Your answers don’t show the classic pattern of lipedema

Your answers don’t show the classic pattern of lipedema, but that doesn’t dismiss what you’re feeling. Here’s what else painful or stubborn leg fat/swelling can be — and when to see a doctor.

Doctor-Visit Summary

Bring this summary to your appointment. Review the signs you reported and the questions below.

Signs I reported:

1. Where is the extra size/fat?
2. Your feet & ankles:
3. Do the areas hurt, ache, or bruise easily?
4. Does it hurt more than seems normal when something presses on your legs (a pet/child on your lap, a tight blood-pressure cuff, crossing your legs)?
5. Gently pinch the fat — does it feel like small nodules (rice, peas, or beans) under the skin?
6. When did it start or clearly worsen?
7. When you lose weight, what happens?
8. Is your lower half noticeably bigger than your upper half (e.g., you need different clothing sizes top vs bottom)?
9. Do close female relatives (mother, grandmother, sisters) have similar-looking legs?
10. Do your legs feel heavy, tired, or "full," especially in heat or after standing?

My notes / doctor’s response:

This tool gives general information, not a diagnosis. Only a clinician can diagnose lipedema. Use your result to start a conversation with a doctor.

Could it be lipedema? 2-minute symptom check

Where is the extra size/fat?

Your feet & ankles:

Do the areas hurt, ache, or bruise easily?

Does it hurt more than seems normal when something presses on your legs (a pet/child on your lap, a tight blood-pressure cuff, crossing your legs)?

Gently pinch the fat — does it feel like small nodules (rice, peas, or beans) under the skin?

When did it start or clearly worsen?

When you lose weight, what happens?

Is your lower half noticeably bigger than your upper half (e.g., you need different clothing sizes top vs bottom)?

Do close female relatives (mother, grandmother, sisters) have similar-looking legs?

Do your legs feel heavy, tired, or "full," especially in heat or after standing?