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What are the causes of swollen ankles and redness around the lower legs?
8 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Many possible causes: Some causes of leg swelling can include cellulitis, lymphatic obstruction, blood clots, varicose veins and trauma. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 5/10/2014
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Venous insufficiency: And venous stasis.
Answered 8/6/2017
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Venous stasis : Venous stasis associated with edema is very common, especially once many reach late middle-age. The veins and their valves allow blood to pool in the lower extremities, often creating the swelling and skin color changes.
Answered 12/27/2019
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Several things: Could be from too much salt intake. Could be from improper working valves in the veins that allow fluic to leak backwards into the legs.
Answered 9/28/2019
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Venous stasis : Venous stasis associated with edema is very common, especially once many reach late middle-age. The veins and their valves allow blood to pool in the lower extremities, often creating the swelling and skin color changes.
Answered 9/25/2020
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Vascular Disease: This is caused by poor circulation and vascular disease and should be seen by a physican for evaluation.
Answered 12/29/2018
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