2007-07-17 03:14:41 · 9 answers · asked by Mel G 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Ankle edema is an increase of interstitial fluid (water) in the ankle area.
There's a wide range of causes... heart failure, problems with the lymphatic system, kidneys, varicose veins, DVT, etc. Your doctor may or may not be able to tell you what's causing it.
This is something that should be evaluated by a doctor. Though my guess is that you probably already have. Edema is not a term people tend to use in casual conversation.
Here's an informative article about various types of edemas. You'll want to look at the peripheral edema section:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edema#Peripheral_edema
2007-07-17 03:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
swollen ankle. Edema is a greek word for being swollen.
2007-07-17 10:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swelling of the ankle
2007-07-17 10:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A collection of fluid in the ankle, causing swelling.
2007-07-17 10:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Noo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tip! keep the ankle elavated when not mobilising
2007-07-17 10:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by paul g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swelling in any area is edema. caused by overweight or pregnancy.
2007-07-17 10:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
its when you get fluid in the ankle and it swells up.
2007-07-17 10:18:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swollen ankles, through water retention. Drink more water to keep it circulating and keep as mobile as you possibly can to encourage good circulation
2007-07-17 10:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
pregnant women get it. swollen ankles
2007-07-17 10:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋