Treatment depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, as with a sprain, pregnancy, or medication use, the swelling can be temporary or reversible. Weight loss, reduced salt intake, and other ...

However, if the swelling and pain get worse or there are signs of infection, such as pus or discharge, a person may need medical treatment. A stye is an infection that occurs at the base of the ...

In rare cases, however, ankle swelling may be a sign of deeper vein thrombosis (DVT), which is more serious and requires medical treatment. Swollen ankles are a common side effect of long-haul ...

It may seem counterintuitive, but hospital emergency rooms can be hazardous to the health of elderly patients. The chaotic environment can cause delirium and deconditioning to set in fast ...

Swelling of the ankles, known as oedema, is linked to fluid accumulation and is cited by the NHS as a primary indicator of heart failure. Some people may also notice swelling of the legs.

Surgery is almost always necessary for treatment of a hip fracture ... A tibia/fibula (tib/fib) fracture is a common fracture of the ankle bones. The tibia (shin bone) and fibula (bone on the outside ...

Duke fans are currently holding their collective breath. During the ACC tournament quarterfinals against Georgia Tech on Thursday, Blue Devils superstar freshman Cooper Flagg rolled his left ankle ...

left Thursday’s 77-68 quarterfinal win against Colorado early in the second half with an injury to his right ankle. He went to the locker room to get treatment and returned to the bench several ...

The world's richest man and figurehead of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk, is at the center of claims alleging he helped save a 96-year-old woman's ...

19,20 Whether chemotherapy is the treatment choice for an elderly patient is dependent on a number of clinical factors and patient factors. The patient factors include the patient's physiology ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy, as well as an 8-mm nodule in the right lower lobe.