Swollen ankles, a common issue, can stem from fluid retention or inflammation due to various medical conditions.

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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 ...

Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing noticeable swelling, commonly in the feet, ankles, and ...

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.