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

Sometimes you look down and all of a sudden you have a little bulge where your ankle bone used to be. Other times, swollen ankles make you feel as though there’s a chain around that joint. There are ...

Have you ever gone to slip on a pair of socks and realized your ankles were puffy? As we age, our circulation slows down a ...

Dear Reader: Swelling of the legs from a buildup of extra fluid is known as edema. In addition to the swelling, the skin above the swollen area is stretched and shiny. Your doctor can easily check for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lately, Donald Trump’s swollen ankles have sparked a lot of health concerns. After the POTUS’ swollen ankles were captured on ...

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 ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often impacts your ankles, with many individuals experiencing foot and ankle issues early in the disease. Prompt medical care is key to slowing progression with appropriate ...

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Q: I am a 52-year-old female with a constant problem of swollen ankles. It occurs every day. By the end of every day, I am so uncomfortable. I take 40 mg of Lasix daily to help with this problem, but ...