Overview
Leg swelling has many causes.
When to get urgent help
Seek help for one-sided swelling.
Causes and risk factors
Heart failure, venous disease, medicines.
How it develops (pathophysiology)
Fluid leaks into tissues.
Signs and symptoms
Swollen ankles.
How it is diagnosed
Assessment.
Possible complications
Skin breakdown.
Medicines
Treat cause.
Other treatments
Elevation.
Living with it and prevention
Treat cause.
Outlook
Depends.
