swollen leg

Pregnancy Leg Swelling – Causes of Swollen Legs, Ankles, Feet

Swelling during pregnancy is a normal phenomenon as the body undergoes significant changes to support a healthy pregnancy. Fluid accumulation resulting in swelling is referred to as edema and there is a number of reasons why this arises in pregnancy, without the need for any concern. This normal swelling is often evident >> Read More ...

Retaining Fluid and Shortness of Breath, Body Swelling

TrotG57 Asked : In the past 2 weeks I have been experiencing swelling that seems to be rising up towards my body. First my feet and ankles started swelling and I did not worry too much about it because I have had this before in the past. Normally it goes down after a night’s sleep but this time it stayed and got >> Read More ...

Diabetes, Leg and Feet Swelling on Both Sides With Numbness

Cathy Asked : I am a 52 year old female and recently I have been experiencing persistent swelling of both legs which were paining at first but now there is some numbness. I was diagnosed with diabetes around the age of 45 and over the past 3 years I have been on metformin. I do not have any leg sores or anything of the >> Read More ...

Swollen Leg and Swelling of the Feet, Ankle and Toes

Swelling of the leg may involve a noticeable distension of the shin or calf, ankles, feet or toes.  Foot swelling may be a common occurrence which most of us will experience at some point in life after a long day of standing or sitting but may also be an indication of a more serious pathology as in certain cardiovascular >> Read More ...