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).
But there are cases when swollen legs, ankles and feet need attention from a doctor. Here are common causes of swelling and what you can do to treat it. Causes of and Treatment for Swollen Legs Cause: Venous Insufficiency. When all is well with a personâs veins, the blood is able to pump upwards to the heart. In some cases, swollen ankles, legs and feet can be a sign that the blood is not able to fully pump back up the veins. Known as venous insufficiency, the condition occurs when the valves in the veins are damaged and canât keep blood from leaking back down.