Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Lower back pain and swelling in the legs and feet can occur ...

Swollen ankles, or edema, stem from various causes including heart failure, chronic venous insufficiency, blood clots, pregnancy, and lymphedema. Other factors like kidney disease, liver disease, ...

If you're looking to manage foot swelling during pregnancy, compression socks can help by stimulating blood circulation. “While there are circumstances when you shouldn’t wear compression socks, such ...

Swelling usually subsides a few weeks after giving birth. Here are things you can do to try to help the swelling go down and feel more comfortable.

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