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Swelling (Edema) and Diabetes-Swelling in the Legs, Ankles and Feet. Edema commonly affects the ankles, legs, feet and wrists. Edema (known as oedema in the UK) is a build up of fluid in the body (water retention) which causes swelling. Edema commonly affects the legs, ankles, feet and wrist. Water retention is often treatable, with treatment varying depending on the cause.
But swelling of the feet does not definitely mean there is problem with the kidney. It can be caused by other conditions such as liver disease, heart problems or infections, etc. Liver disease. Liver has the function to produce albumin, a type of proteins.lood can not flow from the legs back into the heart and this can cause feet swelling. Infections. Swelling of the feet can be a sign of infection. If you are having diabetes and kidney damages, you might have infections in the feet which can cause swelling in the feet.