What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling? Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral edema—refers to an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. The buildup of fluid is not ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Causes of swollen feet and ankles include standing for long periods, excess salt ...

Swollen feet can be painful and uncomfortable but are usually nothing to worry about. But in some cases they can be caused by a range of health conditions such as heart failure, liver disease or deep ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle's ligaments—the tissues that connect the ...

Examination of the patient's left foot and ankle showed increased warmth, erythema, and swelling compared with that of the contralateral foot, and pulses were intact. A rocker bottom deformity ...

So it's important to determine the cause of your foot and ankle swelling. “When you are on your feet a lot, gravity pulls blood into the veins of your legs, and some of the water in the blood ...

A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope ... the patient reported new erythema and edema in the ankles. Ankle arthralgia persisted; it was worst in the morning ...

Here are some of the mot common bug, insect and spider bites you might be dealing with — and insect bite pictures to help you figure out what type of creature is responsible. Ticks are so small and ...