Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann The cause of swollen feet and ankles can be as ...

What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling? Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral edema—refers to an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. The buildup of fluid is not ...

Swollen feet may seem like a minor issue ... Inflammation of the joints, particularly the ankles, brought on by arthritis results in stiffness and pain. Uric acid crystals build up in the joints ...

Pair this effect with gravity, which encourages the passage of larger volumes of fluid down into the legs, and you’ve got swollen feet, ankles and even legs.” The simple answer: yes.