Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 74-year-old female and have noticed that my legs are very shiny. Does this indicate a brain disorder? Dear Reader: I am not aware of any relation between leg-skin reaction ...

especially in combination with venous congestion and pulmonary edema, it would be appropriate to use the term “diastolic heart failure.” 1–4 The factors that promote fluid retention and ...

However, edema can sometimes result from an underlying health condition, such as renal or heart failure. Anyone who experiences frequent swelling in their legs, hands, or face should speak with a ...