Edema is swelling in the body caused by excess fluid. It often affects the lower body, such as the legs, feet, and ankles, but can occur anywhere. If you press on a swollen area and an indentation ...

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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.

A 68-year-old woman presents with heaviness in her legs and feet, hyperpigmentation from the ankle to the mid-calf (the “gaiter” area), and swelling that is worse during afternoons and evenings.