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).
What causes swollen ankles? Excessive standing or walking can cause swollen ankles, but so can more serious conditions if ankles stay swollen. For examples, pregnancy commonly causes swollen ankles. But if it is sudden and the swelling is excessive, it could be a sign of preeclampsia. Also, if you have injured your foot or ankle, swelling can occur.