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 ...

And though rare, causes like preeclampsia in pregnancy and deep vein thrombosis are medical emergencies that require immediate medical care. Here are some of the most common explanations for swollen ...

Angioedema is deep tissue swelling that may occur due to various health conditions. Treating angioedema swelling depends on the cause. Angioedema may be acute or chronic, and acute symptoms may last ...

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic condition that causes bouts of swelling in the tissue under your skin. The uncomfortable swelling can happen in many different parts of your body, including ...

Water retention can happen any time of the year, but experiencing swollen, heavy legs is especially common in the summer—and certainly uncomfortable. Luckily, there are some things you can do to help ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue: You wrote that the causes of one-sided ankle and foot swelling are different from the causes of swelling in ...