What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling? Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral edema—refers to an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. The buildup of fluid is not ...

His right leg had become so swollen it was the size of a torso, encased in folds of fat, and the skin had become hard and calloused, overlapping his foot until only the ends of his toes peeked out.

A 35-year-old female patient referred to the department of angiology due to a painful, swollen right leg. Clinical examination revealed leg hypertrophy with angiodysplasias, nevi flammi ...

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That’s why a leg elevation pillow can be helpful in easing inflammation, lower extremity swelling ... be difficult to figure out which option is right for your specific needs.