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

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 ...

For patients with chronic leg edema and recurrent cellulitis, risk for future cellulitis is reduced by 77% by wearing compression stockings or wraps, researchers report. The effect was so striking ...

Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing noticeable swelling, commonly in the feet, ankles, and legs. It affects older adults, pregnant women, and those with heart, kidney, ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: My wife, 77 years old, suffers from severe edema in both of her legs. She is a Type 2 diabetic. During a recent hospital stay, her heart, liver and kidneys all checked out fine. She ...

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