Dr. Georgeanne Botek, DPM, is a podiatrist who has been part of the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery ...

Have you ever wondered if your lower back pain and leg and foot swelling are connected? Many different conditions can cause lower back pain or swelling in the legs and feet separately, but a few ...

Leg swelling, also known as peripheral edema, can be a symptom of various medical conditions and should not be ignored.

You may want to place a pillow under your legs to make it more comfortable. While swelling in the lower extremities can simply be the result of standing for too long, it can also be a sign of ...

At the 37-week visit, her weight gain showed 6 lb in 2 weeks, now with +3 pitting "lower leg" and pedal edema, blood pressure of 118/72, and negative urine protein. Again she was advised to ...

After a long day at the office, a pretty typical presenting line I hear is, “I see a little indent around my ankle from where ...

It also helps support your total health and lower your risk of other ... 2 hours for 15 minutes to ease swelling and improve blood flow. Also, keep your legs propped up on pillows while you ...

Compression therapy is the cornerstone in managing lower leg disorders such as edema, orthostatic intolerance and varicose veins. External mechanical compression improves muscle pump, reduces blood ...