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 ...

From circulation issues to a high-sodium diet, doctors break down common causes of swollen feet.

Most blisters (fluid-filled bubbles under the skin) heal on their own and aren’t cause for concern. But if your blister becomes infected, ignoring it can lead to potentially serious complications.

You usually do not need treatment for blisters, which often heal on their own. Make sure you wear properly fitted shoes and moisture-wicking socks to help prevent blisters. You should cover any ...

A 52-year-old African-American woman developed large (1.5-2.0 cm wide), fluid-filled blisters on her swollen ankles. There were no other symptoms, and the patient’s health history was unremarkable ...