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).
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.