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 ...

If your ankles and feet look swollen, it could be a temporary case of diminished circulation. It could also be the result of a mild injury, such as a sprained ankle that you can treat at home. Liver ...

Heart failure is a chronic condition affecting about 6.2 million Americans. It occurs when the heart muscle is damaged—sometimes from something you can’t control, like an injury, virus, or congenital ...

When the weather heats up, most of us quickly dust off the sandals — but if your feet start ballooning as the temperature rises, you’re not alone. Swollen feet in hot weather are relatively common, ...

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 ...

Purple, swollen toes that look as if they've been frostbitten may be the latest indication of a coronavirus infection, doctors say. Dubbed "COVID toes" by the dermatology community, this symptom could ...

Psoriatic arthritis happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your body. (About 1.5 million 2 people in America have psoriatic arthritis.) If you are trying to determine ...

Foot pain is common and has a wide range of causes, including uncomfortable shoes, prolonged standing, athletic injuries, and chronic conditions such as arthritis. The location of pain in the foot can ...

Why Do I Have a Bump on the Top of My Foot? An injury, corns, callouses, cysts, or other health conditions can cause a bump on your foot. They can be painful and make walking difficult, but there are ...

Another unusual symptom of the novel coronavirus has surfaced: discolored toes that look swollen and feel painful to the touch. Dubbed “COVID toes,” the rare symptom presents mostly in younger ...