This is a medical emergency that requires immediate surgery to prevent the possible necrosis (death) of muscles, nerves and/or blood vessels. The surgery, called a fasciotomy, involves cutting open ...

This common symptom is usually nothing to worry about but if it persists it could indicate something life-threatening.

Swollen ankles often get dismissed as a minor concern, but they can signal underlying health conditions that need medical ...

Congestive heart failure (CHF), often called heart failure, occurs when the heart is too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body. Damage to the heart muscle from a heart condition ...

Varicose and spider veins: Varicose veins are enlarged veins that often twist and can bulge above the surface of the skin. They may be blue, red, or flesh-colored. Spider veins often look like webs.