Leg or foot swelling, also known as peripheral edema is the accumulation of fluid in the legs, feet, and ankles. This happens when small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues, causing extra ...

Swelling in the feet and ankles is a major problem that is faced by a lot of people. Also known as edema, this can happen due to fluid retention and poor circulation which is a result of prolonged ...

Healthy circulation includes upward blood flow in the veins from the legs to the heart. Unfortunately, the force of gravity works against this normal circulation. Prolonged sitting and standing can ...

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 ...