Is it normal for ankles to swell after sitting for a long time?

It is common after you sit or stand for a while. Long plane flights or car rides often cause swelling in the legs and feet. You may also have swelling if you have to stand for long periods of time at your job. Problems with the veins in the legs (varicose veins) and changes in hormones can also cause swelling.

How do I stop my feet from swelling when I sit all day?

Treatments include:

  1. avoiding extended periods of standing or sitting.
  2. doing leg, feet, and ankle exercises during long periods of sitting.
  3. taking breaks to elevate your feet during long periods of standing.
  4. walking and exercising regularly.
  5. losing weight.
  6. elevating your legs above heart level while resting.

Why do my feet get swollen when I sit for a long time?

Fluid buildup (edema): It happens when the tissues or blood vessels in your legs hold more fluid than they should. This can happen if you simply spend a long day on your feet or sit for too long. But it may also be a sign that you’re overweight or don’t get enough exercise, or of more serious medical conditions.

What does it mean when your ankles are constantly swollen?

Sometimes swelling can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sided heart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling.

Why are my ankles swollen suddenly?

Swelling of the ankles and feet is often an early symptom of venous insufficiency, a condition in which blood inadequately moves up the veins from the legs and feet up to the heart. Normally, the veins keep blood flowing upward with one-way valves.

Why do my ankles swell every day?

Swollen ankles can have many causes. The most common cause is water retention, usually caused by a high salt intake. Many people also get swollen ankles if they are on their feet all day. Warm weather, traeling or sitting for long periods of time can also make your ankles swell.

What causes swelling on the inside of the ankle?

Some common causes of ankle swelling include injury such as a sprained ankle, prolonged standing, and water retention.

Why do feet swell after sitting?

When you sit for a long time, your legs are down for a long time. This is why people with leaky vein valves get swollen feet after sitting for a long time. Another name for this is venous insufficiency.