WASCO, OREGON. PRESERVING THE PAST, POWERING THE FUTURE. The City of Wasco, Oregon is situated in the gently rolling hills of the Mid-Columbia Plateau, eight miles south of the Columbia River and centered between the Deschutes River and the John Day River. Just a stone's throw from the Oregon Trail, Wasco was settled by ranchers, wheat farmers and merchants.
Blood clots that form in the veins of the legs can stop the return flow of blood from the legs back up to the heart and cause swelling in the ankles and feet. Blood clots can be either superficial (occurring in the veins just beneath the skin), or deep (a condition known as deep vein thrombosis).
Treatment for swollen ankles in elderly. The best way to prevent and reduce swelling of the feet and the ankles is to avoid being in one position for a long time, especially sitting or standing. It also helps to keep the feet elevated, both during the day and while sleeping.out is another common cause of swelling of the feet and ankles. Gout occurs as a result of crystallization and accumulation of uric acid in the joints, in this case in the ankle joint. This causes inflammation and inflammation causes swelling.