What causes swelling around the ankles?
Disease description:
My best friend helped me move all day today since she was free. When she got home in the evening, she mentioned that her ankles were slightly swollen—could it be due to fatigue? What’s actually going on here?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Ankle swelling is commonly caused by factors such as trauma, gout, cardiac disease, or renal failure; therefore, a hospital visit for an X-ray examination is necessary to rule out fractures. Additionally, prolonged physical exertion, standing, or sitting can impair local and lower-limb venous return, leading to ankle edema. Patients are advised to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables to replenish essential nutrients.
