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Find out about swelling in the ankles, feet and legs (oedema), including what it looks like, common causes and what to do about it.
May 18, 2026
Find out about swelling in the ankles, feet and legs (oedema), including what it looks like, common causes and what to do about it. Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (Commonwealth English), and also known as fluid retention, swelling, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue. [1][4] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected.
Understanding the Context
[1] Oedema is fluid retention. Oedema can be most easily seen around the ankles after you've been standing. It can be caused by obesity and heart failure.