Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs. Most of the time, swollen ankles are temporary and not a cause for concern.

Edema can stem from ... Have you ever noticed your shoes feeling a bit tighter halfway through the day? You glance down, only to be surprised by a bulge around your ankles. By evening, the ...

Gait changes. Fallen arches. A whole new shoe size. Many women experience these transformations during pregnancy, but the phenomenon is rarely discussed outside the mom group text.