10 Swollen Ankles Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Swollen Ankles, Feet and Legs (oedema).' Nhs.uk, 19 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/oedema/
- 2. 'Edema - Symptoms and Causes.' Mayo Clinic, 1 Dec. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/edema/symptoms-causes/syc-20366493
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Sudden Onset
Ankles may gradually swell in response to diet or environmental factors. If a person sustains an injury, has a greater salt intake than usual or stands for long periods of time, the swelling may come on more suddenly.
Sudden swollen ankles without such a cause may be a symptom of a more serious condition. Pregnant women, for example, may expect some mild swelling in their ankles. However, if ankle swelling comes on suddenly and dramatically, it may be a sign of preeclampsia.3‘Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.’ MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003104.htm
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