If a woman sees a doctor about dimply fat deposits in her legs, she might be told it's just cellulite when in fact it's lipedema. The two conditions are often confused with each other, but when it ...

Austen Mary Fields has a cancer that strikes fewer than 1 in 3 million people. Her family has gone to clinics in Mexico for ...

If you're wondering how to get rid of cankles—slang for swollen ankles that combines the words "calf" and "ankle"—you likely have fluid retention in the lower legs where the ankles join the ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Varicose veins — which affect about a third of all adults — look knotty, swollen and twisted. They can also be ...

A European summer isn’t all warm weather and picture-perfect moments – sometimes it’s swollen legs from the uncomfortably long flight.

This article discusses the causes of swollen ankles while flying, outlines other symptoms, and provides possible prevention tips to consider before and during flying.

The best pregnancy compression socks for swelling are easy to use and comfortable. Our top picks for 2025 include Comrad, Sockwell, Bombas and more.

Tired, swollen legs led Renee Saenz to Dr. Reincke’s clinic, where she discovered she had vein disease. Thanks to a quick, virtually painless treatment called radiofrequency ablation, Renee ...

If your legs swell after sitting for a while, here are some things you could try to reduce it. Leg swelling is also known as edema [Shutterstock] Oghenerume Progress Due to the kind of jobs most ...

Houston mother, Renee Saenz, had grown used to the swelling and discomfort in her legs, chalking it up to long hours on her feet at work. But when the swelling worsened and fatigue set in, she ...

We hear a lot about leg swelling during pregnancy, but leg swelling after a C-section can be a surprise. Here's why it happens and what to do about it.