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Fluid in the tissues, either caused by something local to the swollen area like an injury or inflammation, or from the body's retention of water. Gravity brings the fluid to the feet & legs in that case. As a general rule, if one foot is swollen, something is wrong with the foot. If both feet are swollen, it's not the feet, but water retention. Hope this helps!

Dr. Howard Fox reviewed this

44 year experience in Podiatry

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

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