Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Swelling in the ankles and feet is a common problem.

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 ...

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.

As it's nowhere near as sore as it looks, many women don’t notice they have it until they sit down at the end of the day, put their feet up and see their Nora Batty ankles staring back at them! How ...

Swollen feet may seem like a minor issue ... especially around the ankles. Constant ankle pain might suggest gout or arthritis. Inflammation of the joints, particularly the ankles, brought ...

“The pressure of your growing womb can also affect the blood flow in your legs, which can also cause fluid build-up in the ankles and feet.” Swelling that gradually develops in your ...

Examination of the patient's left foot and ankle showed increased warmth, erythema, and swelling compared with that of the contralateral foot, and pulses were intact. A rocker bottom deformity ...

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.

If you're experiencing swelling of your feet, coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue, these could be signs of cardiovascular disease, according to experts. Dr Allan Pamba, says that despite ...