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 ...

The cause of swollen feet and ankles can be as common as an insect bite or as serious as heart disease or liver failure. This swelling is often caused by a buildup of fluid called edema. When just one ...

Ankle swelling might seem like a minor inconvenience after a long day on your feet, but certain patterns of swelling can signal serious heart problems that demand immediate medical attention.

Swollen feet feel tight, heavy and uncomfortable. Swollen feet or oedema is the effect of fluid pooling and deficient blood flow in the lower extremities of the body. However, it’s common and there is ...

Whooh, man it's hot! The summertime heat really puts a strain on the body, especially if you are one of those people whose feet and ankles swell up and feel heavy on hot days. What causes this? "When ...

It’s no secret that tons of runners love compression socks — including the one writing this article. As someone who’s struggled with calf pain and soreness in the past, I’ve found that compression ...

Q: I often notice a little swelling in both my ankles but it is always gone in the morning. What causes it and why would that start to happen? A: It sounds like you have edema, swelling in your legs ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. If you want to take a step toward better health, see a foot doctor. You might learn something about a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Meet the experts: Melissa Prestipino, P.T., D.P.T., licensed physical therapist and owner of Maize & Blue ...

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 ...