Leg Swelling: More Than Water Retention

With Dr Andrew Choong, vascular and endovascular surgeon in Singapore

Published 7 September 2026 · 1 min 30 sec · Watch on YouTube

About this video

In part one of this discussion, Dr Andrew Choong explains why leg swelling has many possible causes. He describes the difference between wider health problems, local injury and venous reflux caused by valves that do not work properly.

Original video: When Is Leg Swelling Not Just Water Retention? 1 of 2

Read the accompanying article for the written explanation and further context.

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