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I have had intermittent swelling in my ankles, feet, and lower legs for a little over a year now. the issue seems to be more consistent. i am just trying to understand what may be going on?
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. There are many reasons for leg swelling such as enlarged lymph nodes, heart, liver, kidney issues, leg clot, protein malnutrition, lymphedema, parasites, varicose veins.
Answered 3/21/2021
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