The shrinking of the Dead Sea is due to the diversion of water from the Jordan River (which feeds the Dead Sea) and mineral mining from its waters in the south, according to LiveScience. And the shrinking is happening at an alarming rateâthe surface level is dropping more than three feet a year.
Pregnancy is another of the common causes of swollen feet and ankles. There are three reasons for this: a) the excess weight gained puts more pressure on the legs and feet. b) the expanding uterus can place pressure on the blood vessels for the legs and.
Read More. In some situatins, ankle swelling could be the result of fluid build up in your body, either from congestive heart failure or impaired kidney function. Additionally, certain blood pressure medications, such as the calcium channel blocker amlodipine, can cause ankle swelling. Finally, ankle swelling may just be due to the effects of gravity after a long day on your feet. Discuss these possibilities with your doctor.