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.
Swelling in the ankles or feet is not always due to fluid retention. Other reasons such as injury, shock, infection or disease may also cause a hidden swelling or lump. Edema is one of the several causes of swelling. The easiet way of finding out if the swollen ankle is caused by edema, is checking for pain. If you have a swollen ankle without pain then it is edema.