“The evening has been lovely, thank you, but I need to head home now,” Linda Somma explained to her colleague. “I had been invited to a charity auction and bingo event,” Linda recalls. “It was from 6 pm to 10 pm, but I was already…
Varicose veins are more than just unsightly: they can be seriously painful. And for those of us living in Florida, the summer heat can make the problem worse. But why exactly does the heat of a Florida summer increase sensations of pain and achiness in...
Did you know that blood clots are a normal function of the blood cells? In fact, when blood clots form they help to repair the damage done to the blood vessel wall. However, clotting becomes a serious health issue when they form in the artery...
Causes of feet and leg swelling There are any number of thing that can cause feet and leg swelling, from staying in one position for too long to having a medical condition. Knowing the cause of your leg swelling and why feet swell can help you keep...
Swelling that occurs around the ankles and near the calves can be an early indicator that serious problems are occurring. However, leg swelling could just be a temporary condition that is caused by a minor injury or from sitting too long. So, how are you...
About 25 million people in the U.S. have varicose veins, and for many, these ugly, purplish-blue, bulging veins may be considered no more than a cosmetic concern, making their legs, ankle or feet look old and unattractive. But the fact is, varicose veins can be...
The Basics of Edema A blanket term to define any localized swelling that is caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues, Edema can occur in any part of the body, but most commonly arises in the feet, ankles, and legs. The condition is...
Leg swelling, or edema in the legs, is something that thousands upon thousands of people face. It is the abnormal accumulation of fluid underneath of the skin, and commonly affects the circulation of fluid of the feet, ankles, and legs. This excess fluid can make...
Everyone experiences swelling in their legs, feet or ankles from time to time. For example, if you’ve been walking around or standing on your feet for hours, you’re likely to notice that your legs and feet are a bit swollen at the end of the...