About the data: We used the family income data from the 2013 American Community Survey. This counts only families, which the government defines as households with two or more people related by birth, marriage or adoption. The graph focuses on families living in the country's 30 most populous cities.
Congestive heart failure. When one or both of your heart's lower chambers lose their ability to pump blood effectively â as happens in congestive heart failure â the blood can back up in your legs, ankles and feet, causing edema. Heart failure can also cause swelling in your abdomen. Sometimes it can cause fluid to accumulate in your lungs (pulmonary edema), which can lead to shortness of breath. Cirrhosis. Fluid may accumulate in your abdominal cavity (ascites) and in your legs as a result of liver damage (cirrhosis).
What Causes Swollen Ankles in the Elderly? The medical term for swollen ankles is edema, which occurs when fluid builds up in an area of the body. Edema can occur throughout the body but most commonly affects the lower limbs, especially the ankles. The swelling may occur in both ankles or only one. Various factors can cause edema, including lifestyle, illness, or medication. Lifestyle Factors. Lifestyle causes may be the easiest to identify and address. Common causes of swollen ankles in the elderly include a lack of exercise or movement, a diet high in salt, and being overweight. Additional causes are: Ill-fitting shoes; Exposure to heat