Plymouth teen with swelling condition told to 'go to Slimming World' by GPBella Mansfield was given cruel advice when she desperately needed helpView 8 Images Bella Mansfield was given cruel advice by her GP (Image: Mansfield Family)A teen battling a condition that makes her legs swell uncontrollably was told to "go to Slimming World" by her GP. ‌Bella Mansfield, 18, has lipedema, and even though she exercises and watches what she eats, her legs continue to grow outward. ‌When she sought medical advice with the help of her mum, 42-year-old Amanda Mansfield, the pair were given the cruel jibe from their doctor. View 8 Images (Image: Mansfield Family)‌Amanda said: "She was diagnosed about six months ago. View 8 Images Bella Mansfield with her mum, Amanda (Image: Mansfield Family)‌"We went to the GP and they said, 'no, that's just how she holds her weight', and I had to keep pushing for a referral.

Source: Daily Mirror March 10, 2026 09:12 UTC