Because of the effect of gravity, swelling is particularly noticeable in the lower part of the body.
The Causes Foot, leg
, and ankle swelling
is common with the following
Being overweight, Blood clot in the leg, Increased age, Leg infection, Veins in the legs that cannot properly pump blood back to the heart.
Injury or surgery involving the leg, ankle, or foot can cause swelling. Swelling may also occur after pelvic surgery, especially for cancer.