Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Swelling of the foot, ankle and leg can be bad enough to leave a dimple, also known as a pit, in the skin after pressing on the area This swelling, called edema, is the result of too much fluid in the tissues
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Foot and Ankle Swelling: Potential Causes and . . . It is an accumulation of fluid leaking from small blood vessels into the tissues of the foot and ankle This causes the area to appear puffy or enlarged Swelling in the feet often occurs because of circulation issues, injuries, infections, or underlying health conditions