Peripheral edema, or swelling, has long been associated with certain conditions and research continues regarding causes and treatments for the swelling that occurs when fluid collects in tissue.

Q: I am a 76-year-old man who has dealt with edema in various intensities for several years. Now I have been diagnosed with early-stage congestive heart failure. I know I’m not the only senior ...

Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing noticeable swelling, commonly in the feet, ankles, and legs. It affects older adults, pregnant women, and those with heart, kidney, ...

Have you ever come back home from a hectic day at work to notice your feet or ankles swollen? Now, it might be the toll of a busy day. But does the swelling make you feel like your shoes are getting ...

Non-pitting edema refers to swelling that isn’t impacted by pressure. For example, if your leg is swollen and poking the area doesn’t leave an indentation, you may have non-pitting edema. Edema is the ...

Legs can act as a sign of your overall health and warn about hidden health issues like heart failure, peripheral artery disease (PAD), or complications of diabe ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Leg cramps can be an early symptom of congestive heart failure due to decreased blood flow.Managing congestive heart failure with the prescribed treatment ...

Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D. Dear Doctor: I am a 76-year-old man who has dealt with edema in various intensities for several years. Now I have been diagnosed with early-stage congestive ...