In most cases one’s feet and ankles look normal in the morning, but by the end of the day they’re swollen, one is most likely suffering from painless oedema, or swelling of the ankles and feet this happens because gravity pulls fluids down into your feet and ankles, causing them to swell.
Treatment for swelling or oedema that does not go away on its own will depend on the cause.
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Source: Jamaica Star
Cause
As one gets older
Warm days
Long airplane flights or car rides, as well as standing for long periods of time, often lead to some swelling in the feet and ankles
standing or sitting for long periods
Active leg sports
Tight clothing including tight shoes
Pregnancy or hormonal changes i.e PMS
Eating too much salty food (salt can cause fluid retention)
Dehydration
Overweight
Medical conditions i.e. Heart disease, high blood pressure, leg infections and injury
Medication
Symptoms
Does one have:
One’s feet and ankles look normal in the morning, but by the end of the day they're swollen or vice versa if up at night and sleep during the day?
