Peripheral edema is swelling of your lower legs or hands. The cause may be simple, such as sitting for too long on a plane or standing for too long. It is common in older adults and pregnant women, ...

Swelling occurs when a part of the body increases in size, typically as a result of injury, inflammation, or fluid retention. The medical term for swelling is edema. It can occur in the skin, joints, ...

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Socks can leave marks on a person’s legs when the elastic bands that hold them in place put pressure on the skin. Peripheral edema, or swelling in the lower legs, can make this more noticeable. Share ...