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What are the causes of swelling of the legs and ankle?
What are the causes of swelling of the legs and ankle?
The most common cases that do not have any serious health indicator are standing for long periods, especially in the case of old age, and driving for a long time, or any of the work that requires long standing, such as teaching, dentist or painter….. but in cases Other medical indications may be swelling of the legs or ankles, which are:
1- Weight gain
2- Pregnancy
3- Blood clots
4- Kidney failure
5- Heart disease
6- cirrhosis of the liver
7- Leg infection
8- Arthritis
9- Swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system
10- Previous surgery such as pelvic or knee surgery...
11- Taking some medications that give these symptoms such as antidepressants, hormonal drugs, contraceptive pills, high pressure medications, and steroids.
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