Simple ankle swelling test detects fluid retention; persistent oedema may indicate heart, kidney problems which needs medical review.

Pedal oedema is the abnormal swelling of the feet and ankles caused by the accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues. It is not a standalone disease but a sign of an underlying medical condition ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Swollen ankles and feet due to edema, or fluid build-up, can be caused by minor or major conditions, such as injury, pregnancy, standing or sitting for a ...