The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides health care at little or no charge to more than 5 million veterans annually.
Other possible causes for foot, leg, and ankle swelling include certain medical conditions or body changes, such as: Natural hormonal changes: Fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone can cause reduced circulation in the legs, resulting in swelling.
1 Do not ice your leg for more than 20 minutes at a time. 2  You could cause cold injury or frostbite if you do. 3  You can also use a cold compress instead of ice. 4  You should continue treating your knee with ice for 48 hours or until the swelling goes down.