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2. Edema - Wikipedia

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   Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [1] a type of swelling. [4] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [1] Symptoms may include skin that feels tight, the area feeling heavy, and joint stiffness. [1]

3. Ankle problems - Wikipedia

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   This inflammation can cause pain and stiffness [5] and is one of the most common causes of ankle problems. [ 7 ] In many types of arthritis, progressive joint degeneration in the joint occurs and smooth "buffered" cartilage is gradually lost, causing the bones rub against each other and wear, as well as the soft joint tissue.

4. Peripheral edema - Wikipedia

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   The condition is commonly associated with vascular and cardiac changes associated with aging but can be caused by many other conditions, including congestive heart failure, kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, trauma, alcoholism, altitude sickness, pregnancy, hypertension, sickle cell anemia, a compromised lymphatic system or merely long periods of time sitting or standing ...

5. The Sneaky Sign of Inflammation You Shouldn't Ignore - AOL

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   If you’ve ever had a swollen, sprained ankle or a fever from the flu, you’ve experienced it firsthand. (Flushed skin and pain are other signs of acute inflammation, according to Cleveland Clinic.)

6. 8 Reasons Your Ankles are Weirdly Swollen

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7. Sleeping with socks on is either toasty or torture, depending ...

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   Other risks include constricting circulation if the socks are too tight, along with “certain hygiene issues if someone has excess sweating from their feet, which can affect the skin and the ...

8. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Unlike traditional dress or athletic stockings and socks, compression stockings use stronger elastics to create significant pressure on the legs, ankles and feet. Compression stockings are tightest at the ankles and gradually become less constrictive toward the knees and thighs.

9. These $14 Compression Socks Keep Swelling At Bay Even After ...

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   The ankle cut provides just the right amount of compression to prevent puffiness and swelling after a day of walking, without feeling overly tight (an issue our testers have encountered with many ...