Swollen ankles can result from standing or sitting too long or can signal an underlying condition. Explore common causes, ...

While occasional swelling may not be serious, persistent or sudden swelling can indicate underlying health issues that require attention.

Pedal oedema, the abnormal swelling of feet and ankles, signals underlying conditions like heart failure, liver cirrhosis, ...

Peripheral edema, or swelling, has long been associated with certain conditions and research continues regarding causes and treatments for the swelling that occurs when fluid collects in tissue.

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 ...

It is my hope that each of you experienced a memorable Christmas and are ready to begin a new year! Spring will arrive before we realize it, and there is always much garden preparation to accomplish ...

Macular edema refers to swelling at the center of the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eyeball. It occurs when blood or fluid leaks into the retina and builds up, which can result from ...

Three people died within days of each other from suspected pulmonary edema. Just days before an American couple was found dead in their hotel room at the Grand Bahia Principe La Romana resort in the ...

The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...

People with proliferative diabetic retinopathy may develop another eye condition called macular edema. The macula is the part of the retina that processes the images in the center of your vision ...