2. Arthritis Arthritis, or joint inflammation, can cause swelling in the foot or ankle. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that may cause occasional swelling. It may affect a single joint.

With Britain currently experiencing a heatwave, many people may be experiencing swelling in their feet and ankles - here's ...

1. Persistent swelling that doesn’t improve with elevation Normal ankle swelling typically resolves when you elevate your feet above heart level for 15 to 20 minutes.

That leads to swelling because you’re not getting that pump pushing the blood back.” Being in an orthopedic boot, where you can’t move your ankle to point or flex your foot, is another culprit.

Proper foot care is crucial for diabetes patients to prevent swelling and other complications: Regular inspections: Check your feet daily for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling.

Dr. Pegah Panirian, a podiatrist at The Feet Institute of Los Angeles, told HuffPost in an email correspondence that heat ...

A 61-year-old man presented to clinic 1 week after a motor vehicle accident with left ankle pain and swelling. He also reported having a chronic inability to dorsiflex his left foot. He said he ...

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He stepped on a Cowboys player’s foot and rolled his ankle. Upon taking his shoe off, his ankle was swelling up horrendously. It’s over. Here is the play Barkley jacked up his ankle on.