Swollen ankles can result from standing or sitting too long or can signal an underlying condition. Explore common causes, treatments, and when to seek care from your doctor to avoid complications.

Swelling in the legs, known as edema, does not always point to a serious condition. However, it's a symptom that shouldn't go ignored. While injury, inflammation, and certain diseases can cause leg ...

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 ...

People who experience leg weight, swelling and pain after extended periods of sitting might be suffering from deep vein ...

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You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He ...

Florida Lakes Vein Center (FLVC) firmly believes that no one should have to live with heavy, tired, or swollen legs, or be ...

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 ...

President Donald Trump was recently diagnosed with a common vein condition after he noticed swelling in his legs, the White House announced Thursday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ...

FILE - President Donald Trump, left, greets Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the White House, July 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — ...

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 ...

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 ...