One wrong step can lead to a twisted ankle. Aly M. Fayed, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about these ...

Arthritis involves degeneration of the cartilage in a joint and can cause pain and stiffness in the joint. The pain is often described as an aching pain and can worsen if left untreated. Most people ...

Your ankles might seem like an unlikely place for your body to send important health messages, but swelling in your feet and ankles can be one of the earliest warning signs of serious medical ...

Have you ever gone to slip on a pair of socks and realized your ankles were puffy? As we age, our circulation slows down a bit and the valves in our veins can weaken. The result: You may notice fluid ...

A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis.

A recent interview of US President Donald Trump has put the spotlight on ankle swelling. Doctors say it is a symptom many ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. I often see patients who know they have ankle arthritis, but don’t really understand what that ...

Ankle swelling might seem like a minor inconvenience after a long day on your feet, but certain patterns of swelling can signal serious heart problems that demand immediate medical attention.

A 44-year-old female patient presented with pain, stiffness, and swelling in both ankles. Her erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 52 mm/hr; rheumatoid factor negative, C-reactive protein positive, and ...

Methotrexate is often the first medication prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, but the NHS warns of serious side effects ...

Joint inflammation and arthritis often show up as stiff mornings, swollen knees, or aching fingers. Giloy, also called ...

A doctor might recommend ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement surgery) if you have ankle arthritis or joint damage due to a previous ankle injury. The procedure relieves pain while retaining the ...