in the body’s tissues. It frequently appears in the feet, ankles, and lower legs, where gravity makes fluid accumulation more noticeable.
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.
Sitting or Standing for Too Long
One of the
