Swollen feet and ankles can be a sign of conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, and deep vein thrombosis.

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 ...

If you have been suffering from frequently swollen legs and feet, then it's time to realise that they are signalling you to pay attention to your health. Many think of pain in the legs, ankles, and ...

Healthy circulation includes upward blood flow in the veins from the legs to the heart. Unfortunately, the force of gravity works against this normal circulation. Prolonged sitting and standing can ...

Dr. Nisha Bunke, the medical director at La Jolla Vein & Vascular, said she would never ignore skin discoloration and itching around the ankles and lower legs, as this change can be a sign of a ...

Whilst many of us do our best to take care of our brain, heart, skin and gut, we often take our veins for granted. Perhaps we think they’ll look after themselves. Yet, there are thousands of miles of ...

Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even ...

Think tired, aching legs are just part of getting older? A Sugar Land doctor says it could be vein disease — and her 15-minute treatment is helping patients feel better fast.

Your ankles might seem like an unlikely place for your body to send important health messages, but swelling in your feet and ankles can be one of the earliest warning signs of serious medical ...

Swelling of the feet, ankles and legs, a condition known as peripheral edema, is the reason for countless doctor's office visits each year. Since the causes of swelling are so numerous, that symptom ...

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 ...