by Nicole Didyk, MD What are the most common causes of leg edema? By far, the most common cause of leg edema is chronic venous insufficiency, but there are some other causes that are critical to rule
by Nicole Didyk, MD Swelling in the lower legs – known as “lower extremity edema” in medical terms – is a problem that often affects older adults. The good news is that most of the time, it’s annoying
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, their family may try to continue caring for them at home for as long as possible. However, caregiving can become increasingl