what causes my legs and feet to swell
Your feet and legs swell when fluid builds up in the space between the cells of your body. There are many reasons this can happen, some quite serious and many minor or transient. You should consult your doctor to determine the cause of your swelling, which you may hear referred to as edema.
Foot swelling or leg swelling. Find possible causes of foot swelling or leg swelling based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom. 1  Dull or achy. 2  Gradually worsening. 3  Along whole limb. 4  Around ankle or foot. 5  Around knee.