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, known as edema, does not always point to a serious condition. However, it's a symptom that shouldn't go ignored. While injury, inflammation, and certain diseases can cause leg ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue — What can be done about an accumulation of water in the legs and feet? It's a big problem with me. I have a ...

Dear Reader: Swelling of the legs from a buildup of extra fluid is known as edema. In addition to the swelling, the skin above the swollen area is stretched and shiny. Your doctor can easily check for ...

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, which is causing swelling in his legs. Nathan Howard / REUTERS Swollen legs led to ...

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 ...

Dr. Amir Khan, familiar to viewers from ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, has taken to Instagram to discuss the causes ...

Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.