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[|Human|] My ankles have been swelling up toward evening and I am not sure if it is water retention or a food allergic reaction. This has only started about 3 weeks ago. I drink a gallon of fluids every day. I live in Oracle, AZ. (Just moved here.) I am a vegetarian.
[|AI|]  Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, if the swelling is forming pitting impression then it could be edema (Pitting edema) then it could be retention phenomenon could be due to renal pathology, in absence of associated symptoms it is less likely, more it could be pedal edema without renal disease, anemia may be the cause, get done the hemoglobin test, avoid standing position for long time, try to keep the leg in elevated position during sleep hope this information helps.