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 ...

Venous insufficiency is a condition where the pressure inside the veins is high enough that fluid comes out of the blood ...

Lower back pain and swelling in the legs and feet can occur together due to conditions like varicose veins, kidney disease, and pregnancy. Seeing a healthcare provider is important if you have back ...

Due to the kind of jobs most of us do, or other activities such as long flights etc., prolonged sitting is almost a daily routine. One noticeable effect of this sedentary behaviour is leg swelling, ...

Before the primary symptoms begin to show, legs silently warn you about many ailments, whether it is diabetes, heart issues or renal problems.  | Health ...

Patients often get worried if they develop even a little swelling in their lower legs and/or ankles because they think it is an indication of something serious. It can be, but it often isn’t. Swelling ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...

Whooh, man it's hot! The summertime heat really puts a strain on the body, especially if you are one of those people whose feet and ankles swell up and feel heavy on hot days. What causes this? "When ...

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 ...

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