Hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks are caused by a genetic mutation that leads to a deficiency or dysfunction of the C1 esterase inhibitor protein, which normally helps control inflammation. This ...

Swelling in the legs, known as edema, can occur after eating certain foods, as well as in response to injury, inflammation, and certain diseases. While edema doesn’t always point to a serious ...

Diabetic macular edema (DME) happens when damaged retinal blood vessels leak fluid and swell the macula. It can cause blurry or double vision, floaters, and daily challenges. Low vision aids like ...

A vaginal rash can cause redness, itching, pain, soreness, bumps, and discharge. Folliculitis is a skin rash from blocked hair follicles, often from shaving. Genital warts are bumps that spread ...

Scrotal lymphedema occurs when you have a blockage in the lymphatic vessels in your scrotum. Your scrotum is the sac beneath your penis that holds your testicles, which make sperm. Scrotal lymphedema ...

Sitting in an enclosed area, such as a plane, train, or car, with limited room to move for a few hours can lead to swelling of your legs and ankles. “The longer you sit still, the more gravity pulls ...