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 ...

While many people dismiss leg cramps, swelling, or visible veins as normal, these could actually be warning signs of vein disease, a condition that's far more common and serious than most realise.Dr ...

You may notice the swelling in your hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs. Edema shouldn’t last much longer than a week after delivery. If it does or if it gets worse over time, consult your doctor.

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.

When swollen skin remains indented after being pressed, this is called pitting edema. Learn how it is identified, treated, and prevented here.

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.

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 ...

If your legs swell after sitting for a while, here are some things you could try to reduce it. Leg swelling is also known as edema [Shutterstock] Due to the kind of jobs most of us do, or other ...

Pain, swelling, or skin ulcers on your leg can crop up months or even years after you’ve had deep venous thrombosis. Find out what symptoms may occur and what you can do to feel better.

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BodiGuide Inc. today announced a new technology capable of continuously measuring leg edema and quantifying fluid retention has been developed by ...

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 ...