DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up ...

If you’ve ever enjoyed a delicious meal only to notice your feet swelling after eating, it’s natural to wonder what could be causing it. Are there foods that cause swelling in the feet and ankles?

Water retention—also called edema or fluid retention—occurs when fluid buildup becomes trapped in the body's tissues, causing ...

The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...

Your belly is not the only body part that swells during pregnancy. Learn more about what causes swelling in pregnancy and when it might indicate a problem. You're expecting your midsection to expand ...

The most common cause of small lumps in the armpit is blockage of one of the sweat glands, which leads to a small cyst. Though this type of cyst may persist for a week or two, they do usually ...

Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes may occur as a reaction to infection or due to metastatic cancer. This type of swelling typically occurs just above a person’s collarbone. Lymph nodes are part of ...

Under-eye swelling is a common cosmetic concern. Puffiness after a late night, salty meal, or crying usually clears up within a day. Discharge, pain, and other severe symptoms warrant an appointment ...

The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctival chemosis is a swelling of the membrane. It can look like a big blister on the eyeball. The eyes may be ...

Preeclampsia-related swelling tends to be sudden and often occurs with other symptoms. In contrast, typical swelling in pregnancy tends to be gradual and usually only affects the legs and feet.