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 ...

Swelling in the legs, or peripheral edema, is often caused by poor circulation, fluid retention, inflammation, or underlying health conditions such as venous insufficiency, kidney disease, or heart ...

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 ...

Peripheral edema is a fluid buildup in the extremities, resulting in swelling. The swelling may accompany other symptoms depending on the underlying cause. Many conditions and medications can cause ...

Have you ever felt unexplained pain in your legs, noticed swelling in your ankles, or seen veins becoming more prominent? While these may seem like minor concerns, they could be signs of underlying ...

I am a 72-year-old man. I am in good (to very good) health, exercise regularly and walk every day. For a number of years, I have noticed what appears to be swelling in my lower legs above the elastic ...

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