Your ankles might seem like an unlikely place for your body to send important health messages, but swelling in your feet and ankles can be one of the earliest warning signs of serious medical ...

Have you ever gone to slip on a pair of socks and realized your ankles were puffy? As we age, our circulation slows down a bit and the valves in our veins can weaken. The result: You may notice fluid ...

Swollen ankles, a common issue, can stem from fluid retention or inflammation due to various medical conditions. Understanding the cause is crucial for effective treatment, ranging from simple ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue - My legs, ankles and feet get really swollen, and I mean really. During the day, if I slip my shoes off, I ...

Swollen feet can also be a symptom of kidney disease, as fluid can accumulate in the tissues if the kidneys struggle to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • Please explain why I have to take my shoes off late every day because my feet and ankles have swollen and ...

Q: I am a 52-year-old female with a constant problem of swollen ankles. It occurs every day. By the end of every day, I am so uncomfortable. I take 40 mg of Lasix daily to help with this problem, but ...

Swollen ankles, medically known as edema, are a common occurrence. They can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from everyday activities to underlying medical conditions. While occasional ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I have taken an ACE inhibitor for hypertension for the past few years. Lately, I've noticed a slight puffiness around my ankles at the end of the day. I have no other symptoms, such as ...