Board certified in dermatopathology and anatomic and clinical pathology, Hoang is a member of the American Society of Dermatopathology and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. medical memos
Swollen feet can cause much discomfort. People often wonder that what causes swollen feet and cause of swollen feet. Basically a swollen feet or swollen ankle is an excessive fluid builds up in the muscles, which causes swelling. In other words, there is rapid increase in weight. Slight swelling, which normally occurs in summer, may be due to standing for too long or walking too much.
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