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Swollen feet and ankles can be a sign of conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, and deep vein thrombosis.

Swollen ankles, or edema, stem from various causes including heart failure, chronic venous insufficiency, blood clots, pregnancy, and lymphedema. Other factors like kidney disease, liver disease, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I am a 76-year-old man who has dealt with edema in various intensities for several years. Now I have been diagnosed with early-stage congestive heart failure. I know I’m not the only senior ...

Under-eye swelling is a common cosmetic concern. Puffiness after a late night, salty meal, or crying usually clears up within a day. Discharge, pain, and other severe symptoms warrant an appointment ...