Causes of swollen foot: Ankle Edema and Pitting
According to the medical encyclopedia, Ankle Edema is a condition of swollen ankles, feet and legs. However, the swelling is painless. This painless condition is known as ‘Edema’. One of the main causes of Ankel Edema is the fluid retained in the spaces between the body cells. It is generally observed that the swelling appears below the knees. However, doctors believe that the retained fluid may affect any other part of the body too, causing edema. ... (more)