Anasarca is a medical condition that leads to whole-body swelling. It causes your body tissues to retain too much fluid due to several reasons. Unlike other types of edema, which usually only affect ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up ...

If you've been on social media recently, chances are you've heard about "cortisol face," a term to describe facial swelling or puffiness, allegedly caused by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The vagina is one of the most sensitive organs in women’s bodies, which means there are many different vaginal health matters that may be cause for concern. From vaginal odor, to vaginal dryness, to ...

COVID tongue occurs due to a COVID-19 infection. It can cause symptoms of tongue swelling and sores, among other symptoms. Share on Pinterest Illustrations by Sophia Smith In March 2020, the World ...

Preeclampsia-related swelling tends to be sudden and often occurs with other symptoms. In contrast, typical swelling in pregnancy tends to be gradual and usually only affects the legs and feet.