This month’s Senior Seminar program at Lawrence Memorial Hospital will focus on edema in older adults. Edema — another word for swelling — often is caused by fluid retention. Tiny blood vessels leak ...

Swollen ankles post-exercise can happen due to a variety of reasons, including temporary inflammation, hormones, injuries, and illnesses.

Swollen ankles, a common issue, can stem from fluid retention or inflammation due to various medical conditions.

DEAR DOCTOR K: Why are my legs and ankles swollen? 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 ...

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 ...

Macular edema refers to swelling at the center of the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eyeball. It occurs when blood or fluid leaks into the retina and builds up, which can result from ...

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 ...

Cerebral edema, or brain swelling, occurs when fluid accumulates in the brain, increasing pressure and reducing oxygen flow, which can lead to irreversible damage or fatality if untreated. Symptoms ...