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 ...

Swollen ankles, or edema, stem from various causes including heart failure, chronic venous insufficiency, blood clots, ...

There are several different edema types, each affecting various parts of the body and linked to distinct causes. Peripheral edema commonly affects the legs, feet, and ankles, though it can also ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Frequently needing to pee when lying down is a common feeling that many people experience, and many conditions can contribute to it. When you lie down, fluid pooled in your legs is able to circulate ...

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.