Edema Swollen Ankle

Swollen ankles from edema can be quite a hassle in everdya life.  Edema swollen ankles can be temporary or permanent and it can "come and go" depending on certain activities or if any of the following apply to you:

• Injury or some sort of trauma to your foot or ankle
• You are more than 20 pounds overweight
• Increased age (elderly)
• Prolonged standing
• Burns (including sunburn)
• Insect bite or sting
• Starvation or malnutrition
• Surgery to your leg or foot

The only way to prevent edema swollen ankle is to prevent the causes. 

Once you find the "root" cause of your edema, you can begin to create a new lifestyle specially tailored around lessening the effects of edema swollen ankles.

For example:

To avoid ankle swelling on long car trips or even at work, if you have a sit-down job, you should simply stand up or go for small walks. 

You can also try to excersise your feet and ankles while sitting down if you simply cannot arrange for small walks.  This will help the foot and ankle area carry blood back toward the heart.

If you have mild ankle, foot or leg edema caused by vein insufficeincy, you can wear compression stockings or simply elevate your leggs.  The same goes for swollen ankle edema during pregnancy.

If you are experiencing edema swollen ankle or foot, you want to keep those areas well protected from injury, extreme temerates or any form of pressure. 

It may be worthwhile to purchase a pair of loose fitting(wide) shoes that will help your edema swollen foot.