Swollen legs often go unrecognized as a symptom of pancreatic cancer, but DVT can be the first visible sign of the disease.

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 ...

Due to the kind of jobs most of us do, or other activities such as long flights etc., prolonged sitting is almost a daily routine. One noticeable effect of this sedentary behaviour is leg swelling, ...

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 ...

Many people notice swelling in their feet after standing for long hours, sitting continuously, or walking excessively. In ...

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 bit and the valves in our veins can weaken. The result: You may notice fluid ...

Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs. Most of the time, swollen ankles are temporary and not a cause for concern. However, it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On hot days, cold water treatment can help to reduce swelling in your feet and ankles. Benjamin Nolte/dpa Whooh, man it's hot! The ...

Emma Wilton is a consultant vascular surgeon at UK Vein Clinic who specialises in treating both arterial and venous disease.

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 ...

Slipping off your shoes for comfort on a long-haul flight is tempting, but have you noticed they tend to feel tighter when you put them back on? That's because it's extremely common for feet and ...

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 ...