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 ...

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 ...

Leg Swelling Causes: Many people have the problem of swelling in their legs. Even a little walking causes swelling in the legs, and the complaint of pain persists. Although this problem is very common ...

I am a 72-year-old man. I am in good (to very good) health, exercise regularly and walk every day. For a number of years, I have noticed what appears to be swelling in my lower legs above the elastic ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue — What can be done about an accumulation of water in the legs and feet? It's a big problem with me. I have a ...

Swollen legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what's called chronic venous insufficiency. It's a fairly common condition among older adults but requires a thorough checkup to rule ...

Venous Insufficiency, a common cause of leg swelling, discoloration and pain can often be associated with Varicose Veins. It’s common and treatable. Check out Allure Medical to learn more ...

Dear Dr. Donohue — What can be done about an accumulation of water in the legs and feet? It's a big problem with me. I have a problem buying shoes. They fit at the shoe store, but when I get around to ...

The left foot and swollen of President Donald Trump are pictured as he sits with Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in ...