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 ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Causes of swollen feet and ankles include standing for long periods, excess salt intake, and pregnancy. Swelling of the feet and ankles can also indicate ...

Common reasons for foot or ankle pain include overuse, improper shoes, fractures, sprains, bunions and systemic conditions.

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 ...

Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to ...

After correct diagnosis, it can be stated that even though a short time of immobilisation may be helpful in relieving pain and swelling, the patient with an acute lateral ankle ligament rupture ...

A sprained ankle may look swollen and bruised and feel tender or ... About 90% of ankle sprains are caused by an inversion injury, where the foot turns inward and tears the ligaments on the ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope ... the patient reported new erythema and edema in the ankles. Ankle arthralgia persisted; it was worst in the morning ...