From circulation issues to a high-sodium diet, doctors break down common causes of swollen feet.

A 55-year-old man’s swollen toes and fingers turned out to have a much stranger explanation than expected. In a recent case report, the man’s doctors detailed how some of his bones were “completely ...

Achenbach syndrome is a rare, benign condition that involves swollen and bruised-looking (or “blue”) fingers and toes. It is not connected to other health conditions but may mimic their symptoms.

In March 2022, Richard Bernstein’s leg became swollen. For about five years, he had experienced right toe pain and wondered if it was related to that. At the same time, he noticed a bump in his ...