The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides health care at little or no charge to more than 5 million veterans annually.
There are many potential causes of foot, leg, and ankle swelling. In most cases, swelling occurs as a result of certain lifestyle factors, such as: Being overweight: Excess body mass can decrease blood circulation, causing fluid to build up in the feet, legs, and ankles.
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.