Hormonal changes and extra pressure on the veins can also contribute to swollen ankles during pregnancy. Though an untreated wound around the ankle joint can infect the inside of the joint itself ...

Symptoms of edema include “puffiness, skin discoloration, and a feeling of tightness,” says Dr. Dana Brems, DPM, a podiatrist and foot surgeon. Swollen ankles often occur after periods of ...

When you can’t seem to squeeze on those strappy sandals that looked so cute last summer, or your formerly slender ankles and calves ... if the swelling is only in one foot or leg rather than ...

But what happens when it’s swollen ... and the pressure inside the vessels rises. Your ankles and feet are likely to start swelling, as well as the area around your eyes. Foot and ankle swelling ...

But, changes in the appearance of your feet, from swollen ankles to dry patches and pitted ... as plaque gradually builds up inside the blood vessels, which in turn increases the risk of suffering ...

Ankles that appear swollen or enlarged can also indicate an underlying health condition that causes ankle, foot, or leg ...

Swollen legs and ankles are more than just a temporary inconvenience—they’re often signs of deeper imbalances in your body’s fluid regulation system. Whether you’re on your feet all day ...

We also provide information on treatment, when a person should contact a doctor, and the other possible causes of swollen feet. Swelling in the feet and ankles may be less severe when a person ...