Leg or foot swelling, also known as peripheral edema is the accumulation of fluid in the legs, feet, and ankles. This happens when small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues, causing extra ...

Water retention—also called edema or fluid retention—occurs when fluid buildup becomes trapped in the body's tissues, causing swelling. This can result in heaviness or puffiness in areas such as the ...

It isn’t always clear what causes water retention and contributing factors can include our diets, menstrual cycles and even genetics. However, it is often due to what we eat and drink, and how we move ...