10 Swollen Ankles Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Swollen Ankles, Feet and Legs (oedema).' Nhs.uk, 19 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/oedema/
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Puffy Feet and Ankles
Puffy skin may be the most visible symptom of swollen ankles, and swelling is commonly more noticeable in the lower extremities. The line from the calf to the base of the foot may have a more smoothed-over appearance as the swelling of the tissue beneath the skin obscures the shape of the ankle.
This puffiness is caused by a fluid buildup beneath the skin. The effects of gravity, age and hormones may cause more fluid than normal to accumulate in the area around the ankle. The skin may feel puffier and less solid.1‘Swollen Ankles, Feet and Legs (oedema).’ Nhs.uk, 19 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/oedema/
