My 86yr old aunt is now quite unwell and becoming more and more frail by the day and amongst her other problems/symptoms she had painful swollen legs. We finally persuaded her to have a session with an accupucturist who came to the house (no mean feat!) and I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes - the ...

A reader’s 60-year-old neighbour has developed a swollen left leg and foot.  The swelling is particularly bad at the end of the day.  Although there is no pain and his GP isn’t concerned, the condition is uncomfortable and unsightly.  Can readers offer any advice?