Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
When i travel by car, bus or plane for more than 5 hrs my ankles & feet get very swollen. is it from the inactivity?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Having the feet and legs down will create swelling with out muscle activity to help pump out the fluid.
Answered 4/30/2014
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a misdiagnosed fracture for sprained ankle on my cuboid bone for 2.5 months.It's 3.5 months & My foot start to get swollen much more. why?
10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Sprained ankle 6 months ago, last few days ankle and foot have got swollen and causing lots of discomfort should I get checked out?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why is it that when I don't sleep for a night or two my feet and ankles can get swollen and very tender to the slightest touch, but then other times.. nothing happens at all?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have swollen calves, ankles, and feet. Was given script for water pill 4 days ago, no change, should I get 2nd opinion?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why do you get slightly swollen or puffy ankles and what can I do for them after i walk? Outside foot under ankle sore on the bony bit. Is better.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Sweating so much after walking.. also ankles swollen and or feet redness. get headaches after. also fainted couple weeks ago standing at bus stop?
My foot was hit by the car door and now I badly swollen ankle. what does this mean?
Moderate pain in my ankle and along the top of my foot, especially when I walk and the top of my foot is swollen. Should I get it checked?
I can't get on my tip toes because there's a pain in my ankle. I can't point my foot outwards because the pain is in the back of my foot. It's swollen?
I hurt my ankle 5 months ago I did pt for it but the front of my ankle and my arch if my foot hurt and still get swollen should I go get checked again?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
