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 ...

Conversely, swollen ankles can also result from standing for long periods of time, says Dr. Megan Ishibashi, DPM, FACFAS, a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon. If your profession requires you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Slipping off your shoes for comfort on a long-haul flight is tempting, but have you noticed they tend to feel tighter when you put them back on? That's because it's extremely common for feet and ...