Swollen ankles also called edema happen when fluid builds up in the tissues around the joints. Sometimes the cause is simple, like standing or sitting for too long or eating too much salt. Other times ...

A new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests putting weight on an ankle—also known as weight bearing—within three weeks of recovering from a surgically repaired fracture is ...

And though rare, causes like preeclampsia in pregnancy and deep vein thrombosis are medical emergencies that require immediate medical care. Here are some of the most common explanations for swollen ...