What Swollen Legs Might Reveal About Your Health – And Why It Matters

azize bomdekonNovember 8, 2026Leave a Comment

when excess fluid accumulates in the body’s tissues. It frequently appears in the feet, ankles, and lower legs, where gravity makes fluid accumulation more noticeable.

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You may notice:

Puffy feet or ankles
Skin that looks stretched or shiny
A heavy or tight feeling in the legs
Sock marks around the ankles
A dent that remains briefly after pressing the skin

That last sign is

often called pitting edema.

But the appearance of swelling alone usually can’t tell you exactly what is causing it.