Susvimo is an FDA-approved eye implant for diabetic macular edema that may reduce monthly injections to just two treatments a year while maintaining vision outcomes.

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Bone marrow edema is caused by fluid buildup in bones due to injuries or ...

What Is Eylea HD, and Why Does It Matter? Eylea HD (aflibercept) is an injectable medicine used to treat certain eye conditions that can lead to vision loss. It works by blocking a protein called VEGF ...

Being active is part of Erica Blackburn’s DNA, but at 35, she noticed something wasn’t right.

Angioedema is deep tissue swelling under the skin. It may affect various parts of the body, including the hands. Angioedema may cause visible swelling on one or both of your hands. It might happen on ...

Purging in bulimia by vomiting can make the face and cheeks appear swollen or puffy due to effects on the salivary glands. The glands typically return to their usual size after habitual vomiting stops ...

Enbumyst is a nasal spray diuretic to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure and hepatic and renal disease. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in September. Corstasis is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column regarding edema from venous insufficiency caught my interest since I was diagnosed with venous insufficiency over 25 years ago. Your recommendation was to raise your ...

Waking up with a swollen tongue can transform a normal morning into a concerning health situation. This unusual symptom, medically known as glossitis, often catches people off guard and raises ...

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare condition that causes fluid to build up throughout your body, triggering sudden and repeated serious swelling. This is the most common type and happens because of ...

Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. She is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. Symptoms of a swollen ...

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.