For patients with chronic leg edema and recurrent cellulitis, risk for future cellulitis is reduced by 77% by wearing compression stockings or wraps, researchers report. The effect was so striking ...

Peripheral edema is swelling of your lower legs or hands. The cause may be simple, such as sitting for too long on a plane or standing for too long. It is common in older adults and pregnant women, ...

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Swelling in your legs (also known as edema) occurs when there’s an excess amount of fluid trapped in your body’s tissues, according to MedlinePlus. If you develop edema, it makes it difficult for your ...

Lymphedema is swelling that's caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. It usually affects your arms and legs, but it can happen in other parts of your body as well. This swelling can cause pain ...

Swelling in the leg, ankle, or foot can be due to an injury, infection, heart failure, kidney disease, and other health conditions. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause. It is important to ...