"I had to put my foot up elevated on the back of the chair as it was swelling. It was the worst four hours of my ... My ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

Here’s why pregnant women have swollen feet. Have you ever wondered why a pregnant woman’s feet get swollen at a particular ...

Warmer weather is here and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s what happens when a mozzie bites and our body reacts.

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She ...

Your next vacation may be a sprint or a marathon, but either way it’s likely to be tough on your feet. Between the airport ...

Eun Lee, MD Itching (also known as pruritus) is a common symptom of diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood ...

You don’t have to work on your feet all day to appreciate the relaxing benefits of a foot massage. But if you do stand, walk, dance, or run for a living, buying yourself an at-home electric foot ...

Antihistamines reduce the activity of the body’s histamine receptors, which can play a role in allergic reactions and itching. This may reduce swelling and itchiness. More recent research on ...

A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune cells in your neck, armpit, or groin puffs up, it’s typically an ...

"It's also important to seek medical advice if the itching is accompanied by redness, swelling, or skin changes," Dr. Rastogi adds. And get checked out if you have any other symptoms—fever ...