Leg swelling Causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年4月27日 · Leg swelling caused by fluid buildup in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with how blood travels through the body. It also can be caused by a problem with the lymphatic system or the kidneys. Leg swelling isn't always a sign of a heart or circulation problem.
Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月28日 · Swelling of the foot, ankle and leg can be bad enough to leave a dimple, also known as a pit, in the skin after pressing on the area. This swelling, called edema, is the result of too much fluid in the tissues.
Edema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by fluid trapped in your body’s tissues. Edema happens most often in your feet, ankles and legs, but can affect other parts of your body, such as your face, hands and abdomen.
Swollen Foot, Ankle, or Leg: Causes, Treatments, and More - Healthline
2024年1月29日 · Keep reading to learn the possible causes of a swollen foot, ankle, or leg, and what you can do to reduce swelling. When is it an emergency? You should seek medical care right away if your...
Leg Swelling: Causes and Dangers - Cleveland Clinic Health …
2022年9月23日 · Learn how to tell if leg swelling is a sign of a serious condition and when you should be concerned. If you press on your legs and leave a dent, chances are your legs are swollen.
Leg swelling When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic
2024年4月27日 · Causes. When to see a doctor. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Call 911 or emergency medical assistance. Seek help if you have leg swelling and any of the following signs. They may be a sign of a blood clot in your lungs or a serious heart condition: Chest pain. Difficulty breathing. Shortness of breath with activity or lying flat in bed.
Swollen legs, ankles, and feet: Causes and treatments - Medical News Today
2024年7月24日 · Swelling in the leg, ankle, or foot can be due to an injury, infection, heart failure, kidney disease, and other health conditions. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause. It...
15 causes of swollen ankles and how to get rid of it - Medical News Today
2023年10月26日 · 15 causes of swollen ankles and how to get rid of it. There are various causes of swollen ankles, including injury, edema, infection, and heart disease. Treatment depends on the underlying...
Leg & Ankle Swelling: 13 Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - eMedicineHealth
Lower leg and ankle swelling can be caused by standing or sitting in the same position for a prolonged period, excess salt in the diet, kidney/liver/heart problems, blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis [DVT]), preeclampsia, arthritis, lymphedema, alcoholism, and others.
Swollen Ankles and Feet: 8 Known Causes of Foot & Ankle Swelling - WebMD
Written by Mary Anne Dunkin. 5 min read. Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and...