A 44-year-old female patient presented with pain, stiffness, and swelling in both ankles. Her erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 52 mm/hr; rheumatoid factor negative, C-reactive protein positive, and ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Swollen ankles and feet due to edema, or fluid build-up, can be caused by minor or major conditions, such as injury, pregnancy, standing or sitting for a ...

Ankle swelling commonly occurs when your body retains fluid in the lower legs, ankles and feet. Most people have experienced it at some point in their lives, and it often resolves on its own with ...

A surgeon says his technique can help new ankles last longer and with better overall outcomes, and he has new data to back it ...

Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even ...

A venous stasis ulcer occurs in the lower legs, usually between the knee and ankle. They can cause pain and swelling and require treatment from a medical professional. Venous stasis ulcers are a type ...

A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments, the tough tissue bands connecting ankle bones, which can stretch or tear ...

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 ...

Dr. Krunal Shah advises on preventing Garba-related injuries during Navratri. His insights highlight the risks of dehydration, prolonged dancing, and painkiller overuse on joints. He recommends early ...

If you’ve noticed that whenever the temperature starts to rise, so does the swelling in your feet and ankles, then you should know that you’re not alone. Dr. Pegah Panirian, a podiatrist at The Feet ...

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 ...