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Injury or surgery involving the leg, ankle, or foot can also cause swelling. Swelling may also occur after pelvic surgery, especially for cancer. Long airplane flights or car rides, as well as standing for long periods of time, often lead to some swelling in the feet and ankles.
There are a few other causes of foot swelling: a) Obesity: obesity can cause swollen feet and ankles due to the excess weight going through the feet b) Prolonged Standing: standing or walking for long periods can lead to swollen feet and ankles c) Gender: edema is more common in women due to the hormone progesterone which causes fluid retention e.g. swollen ankles before menstruation