Swollen feet and ankles can be a sign of conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, and deep vein thrombosis.

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

Swollen ankles, also known as ankle edema, are a common issue that can range from mild discomfort to a sign of serious underlying health problems. Swelling occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the ...

DEAR DOCTORS: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, but the severity can vary widely depending on the damage to the ligaments. A mild sprain may cause soreness but typically does not lead to swelling ...

Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even skin cancer,” says Hira Mirza, a podiatrist at CLS Health in Houston. “If ...

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 ...