Vascular diseases, including aneurysms, arterial blockages, and deep vein thrombosis, can be life-threatening if untreated.

1. Elevate your legs One of the easiest ways to reduce swelling in your legs is by elevating them. When you raise your legs ...

What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling? Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral edema—refers to an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. The buildup of fluid is not ...

Here’s a selection of what readers have asked me this week . . . Q: MY legs from the knee down are swollen and discoloured. My BNP is above 100. A: The first thing to say here is that a ...

1. Standing for Hours at a Time If you work ... 11. Blood Clots Your legs can develop swelling and pain sitting for a long time without moving. These may be symptoms of a blood clot, or deep ...

So it's important to determine the cause of your foot and ankle swelling. “When you are on your feet a lot, gravity pulls blood into the veins of your legs, and some of the water in the blood ...

The position of the legs while seated also increases pressure in the leg veins. This plays a role in swelling by causing fluid to leave the blood and move into the surrounding soft tissues." ...

Some of my fellow travelers who noticed my distress pointed out that my leg was swollen," Esther narrates. "They were curious to know what was ailing me. Maybe they were God sent. I told them ...