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.

Our feet and lower limbs often send subtle signals about our overall cardiovascular health, yet many of us overlook them ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...