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What Causes Swollen Ankles and Feet
This swelling is often caused by a buildup of fluid called edema. When just one leg is affected, an infection or chronic ...
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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 ...
Other factors contributing to leg swelling, as identified by Dr. Amir, include certain medications like blood pressure tablets, diets high in salt, pregnancy, and even warm weather. Although most ...
DVT can lead to serious complications such as a pulmonary embolism. Symptoms of DVT can include leg swelling, leg pain and skin discoloration. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is ...