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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We all experience a puffy face every now and again, especially after a night of drinking alcohol or filling up on salty foods. But if your face is so swollen that you can’t open one of your eyes, or ...

People with proliferative diabetic retinopathy may develop another eye condition called macular edema. The macula is the part of the retina that processes the images in the center of your vision ...

Three people died within days of each other from suspected pulmonary edema. Just days before an American couple was found dead in their hotel room at the Grand Bahia Principe La Romana resort in the ...