Stasis dermatitis, or venous eczema, is an inflammatory skin pathology that develops as a result of impaired venous drainage, most commonly in the lower limbs. Often associated with peripheral pitting ...

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 ...

“Pregnancy can mask early warning signs of kidney disease,” said Dr. Bhuwania. “Leg swelling is often assumed to be normal, ...

What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling? Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral edema—refers to an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. The buildup of fluid is not usually ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool ...

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 ...

Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare, disfiguring sequelae of secondary chronic lymphedema, predisposing the patient to recurrent skin infections and resulting in cobblestone-like, ...