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6 Possible Reasons Why You Have Swollen Feet, Ankles or Legs

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  1. Oedema Oedema is the medical term that is generally used for swelling when it occurs due to fluid becoming trapped in the body’s various tissues. It generally affects the legs and feet but can also occur in a variety of other body parts such as the abdomen or face.  The other signs of oedema include           ● shiny, stretched skin that is spread over the affected area.           ● skin shows signs of dimpling after applying pressure on it. 2. Foot or ankle injury   Any traumatizing event including the foot or ankle may lead to unwanted swelling. It can also cause swelling in any area of the body. For instance, if there's a sprained ankle where the ligaments become overstretched and lead to swelling of the foot. 3. Pregnancy Though not much known about, pregnancy can also be the cause behind that Swollen Feet or Ankles Issues. A very well known symptom of late pregnancy is when there's a visible increase in the feet and ankles. This swelling mainly occurs due to fluid

6 Things to Know About Lung Cancer

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    1. Lung cancer can be deadly — but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Lung cancer has earned a reputation for being one of the most dreaded forms of cancer. But, as more people focus on giving up on smoking there's a ray of hope in the reduction of cases of lung cancer. Also, early detection and treatment strategies have improved over time and the results are getting more and more hopeful. There's a visible lowering of the death rate due to lung cancers.   2. There aren’t any early warning signs to look out for  In the case of lung cancers, there aren't any visible signs in the beginning. Cough and weight loss are the first symptoms to appear and by the time they appear, it generally gets late. You might also have the feeling of fatigue and severe chest pain coupled up with shortness of breath and other symptoms like wheezing or even coughing up blood. But by the time these symptoms appear, there are chances that they already have passed the curable stage of