The cause of swollen feet and ankles can be as common as an insect bite or as serious as heart disease or liver failure. This swelling is often caused by a buildup of fluid called edema. When just one ...

If you experience severe or sudden calf pain or suddenly have trouble moving or walking, it’s time to contact a healthcare ...

Diabetes mellitus is a common, chronic metabolic disease that affects a variety of organs including the skin, the largest organ in the body. Between 30 and 70 percent of people ...

It may cause many problems in your legs or feet, which may need professional attention. Here are 5 surprising signs of bad cholesterol seen in legs at night. If you feel swelling in your legs or feet ...

A New Zealand surgeon who has given Lautaimi Faumuina the ability to fit a shoe on his foot again says the patient's leg was ...

In advanced cases, swelling could be a sign of pre-eclampsia. This is a pregnancy-specific disorder that can cause sudden ...

Plantar fasciitis can cause pain, swelling ... Without proper treatment, plantar fasciitis can lead to rupture or damage to ligaments, loss of fat tissue in the foot, and decreased arch support.

Adena Regional Medical Center (ARMC) recently received several honors for those two service lines through the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines® awards program for its quality care, ...

High blood sugar over time damages the nerves and blood vessels in the feet. This nerve damage, known as diabetic neuropathy, ...

A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest ...