Leg or foot swelling, also known as peripheral edema is the accumulation of fluid in the legs, feet, and ankles. This happens when small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues, causing extra ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...

Are your legs swollen? Don’t make the mistake of ignoring it, as it could indicate towards disrupted foundational biological function.

A viewer tells us they have a leg that keeps swelling, and asks what they should do about it. Doctor Lacy Anderson says it could be an emergency. If only one of your legs is swelling, this can be a ...

Swelling in any part of the body, especially in the legs, can be an alarming sign. Swelling in the legs, also known as edema, occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues of the lower ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up ...

Due to the kind of jobs most of us do, or other activities such as long flights etc., prolonged sitting is almost a daily routine. One noticeable effect of this sedentary behaviour is leg swelling, ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...