10 Uncommon Causes of Swollen Ankles

Cause No.4: Lymphedema

A condition that involves the blocking up of fluid movements into the lymph vessels. As the collected lymph fluid does not get used it causes infection and deformity which leads to irreparable damage. Lymphedema mostly occurs post-surgery or radiation therapy that involves the surgical removal of lymph nodes.

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