10 Causes of Swollen Ankles
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Venous Insufficiency
Venous insufficiency is a condition where the blood has difficulty flowing back to the heart. There are valves in the veins that function to stop the blood from back-flowing after it moves forward. In venous insufficiency where blood does not flow to the heart as efficiently, it causes blood to pool in the lower parts of the body leading to swollen feet, ankles, and legs.
There are several causes of venous insufficiency such as varicose veins (a condition where the veins are enlarged and filled with blood).
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