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What does it mean when someone gets swollen ankles without spraining their ankles; just occurs on its own?
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Edema: Not necessarily! check with your pcp and monitor your bp, heart status, meds, diet, lifestyle, etc...... Could be a condition known as lymphedema...
Answered 9/28/2016
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Bad valves: It could be due to bad or leaky valves in the veins of the legs that allows fluid to build up. If chronic it should be checked.
Answered 7/3/2012
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