US President Trump's visibly swollen ankles have reignited scrutiny over his health, drawing attention to edema, fluid buildup in tissues. Here's what causes swelling and when it may signal a serious ...

Anasarca, or extreme generalized edema, is a general swelling of the whole body. It can occur when the tissues of the body retain too much fluid. Accumulation of fluid may occur due to any illnesses ...

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 ...

Peripheral edema is a fluid buildup in the extremities, resulting in swelling. The swelling may accompany other symptoms depending on the underlying cause. Many conditions and medications can cause ...

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 ...

Facial swelling can stem from allergies, infections, sinus issues or underlying disease.

If you notice your hands are swelling, it could be both uncomfortable and unsettling, but in most instances the cause could be situational — caused by factors such as temperature, exercise, diet, ...

Peau d’orange means "skin of an orange." In terms of your skin, it's not a disease, but a symptom of something else. Swelling causes it; usually because of fluid buildup (your doctor may call it edema ...

The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...