This article was medically reviewed by Rekha Kumar, MD, a member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 26, 2019. When you can’t seem to squeeze on those strappy sandals that looked so cute ...

You slip on your workday flats in the morning with ease, but by closing time you look down at swollen feet with dismay. Puffy skin has mushroomed upward and beyond the confines of your shoes. Any ...

Some home remedies to help reduce swelling in your feet include spot massage, dietary changes, and drinking more fluids. Depending on the cause, medical care may be important. Painless swelling of the ...

If you’ve ever enjoyed a delicious meal only to notice your feet swelling after eating, it’s natural to wonder what could be causing it. Are there foods that cause swelling in the feet and ankles?

A person may experience swollen feet for several reasons, from hot weather or pregnancy to serious health conditions such as heart disease or a blood clot. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPMMedically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Sometimes, you can reduce the swelling in your feet and ankles simply by resting after a long workday and putting up ...

Swollen feet and ankles can be an early warning sign of diabetes-related health issues. Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, can lead to a variety of complications ...

Swelling in the leg, ankle, or foot can be due to an injury, infection, heart failure, kidney disease, and other health conditions. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause. It is important to ...

Wondering why your feet swell? Well, running isn’t exactly kind to your feet. It’s simple math: On average, each foot strike exerts a force about two and a half times your body weight. One mile ...

Swollen feet are common during pregnancy. But you may be able to reduce the swelling by increasing your potassium intake, drinking more water, and elevating your feet. A foot and leg massage might ...

If your feet and ankles look like they've been blown up like balloons, you're not imagining it – pregnancy swelling is real, and really common. The good news? It's usually harmless and manageable with ...