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.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disease caused by a deficiency in functional C1 inhibitor affecting an estimated 1 in 50,000 individuals in the United States. The disease is ...

Q:a??What can I do about my edema? The diuretics my doctor prescribed haven’t helped. A:a??Edema is swelling caused by a buildup of extra fluid. Edema most often affects the feet and legs, but it can ...

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 ...

Normally, your body is made of about 50%-60% fluid, including water, blood, and lymphatic fluid. When your fluid levels are out of balance (too high or too low), serious health problems can happen.

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 ...

Many times a person will suffer from temporary swelling of their feet, ankles and legs. These people are usually ones that have been sitting for a long period of time. This type of swelling usually ...

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 ...