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.