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: 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 ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Eileen submitted a question on ...

Lymphedema caused by cancer treatment is an often-debilitating condition that can last for years or decades. A dedicated research laboratory at MSK is clarifying how this puzzling disease develops and ...

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Lymphedema is a condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in different areas of the body including the arms, legs, trunk, abdomen, head and neck. Susan Selby, ...

The Human Molecular Genetics laboratory of the de Duve Institute (UCLouvain), headed by Professor Miikka Vikkula, recently identified mutations in a novel gene, ANGPT2, responsible for primary ...

When Nicole Faccio was born, her left arm was already noticeably swollen. “I probably gave heart attacks to a couple of people,” Faccio, 36, London-based project manager for a technology consulting ...

Often, swollen ankles due to flying are harmless and go away on their own. In rare cases, however, ankle swelling may be a sign of deeper vein thrombosis (DVT), which is more serious and requires ...

Water weight is a buildup of excess water or fluids in the body. Here are possible causes and ways to lose water weight safely, according to doctors. Water weight, also known as water retention, is a ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema in both legs, and I’m undergoing drainage ...

Skin discoloration on the legs can occur for several reasons including psoriasis, sunburn, and vitiligo. Some causes are temporary and will clear up independently, while others may require long-term ...