Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Swollen ankles and feet due to edema, or fluid build-up, can be caused by minor or major conditions, such as injury, pregnancy, standing or sitting for a ...

Many people notice a strange pattern. The morning begins with normal, comfortable legs. But by evening, the legs feel heavy, tight, or slightly swollen. Shoes feel tighter. Ankles leave marks after ...

You exercise to slim down and shape up, so it's no wonder you're alarmed when you end a tough workout and your legs appear larger and more swollen than when you started. In most cases, swelling can be ...

Swelling in the feet is caused by fluid buildup from poor circulation, standing long hours, injury, pregnancy, heart, kidney issues, or excess salt intake.