There are several different edema types, each affecting various parts of the body and linked to distinct causes. Peripheral edema commonly affects the legs, feet, and ankles, though it can also ...

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 ...

Body swellings can arise due to fluid collection, tissue overgrowth, among many other reasons (Picture Credit: Canva) An abnormal enlargement or raised area in any part of the body is a swelling, ...

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 any part of the body, especially in the legs, can be an alarming sign. Swelling in the legs, also known as edema, occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues of the lower ...

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 ...

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