Swollen ankles

[fruitsalad]

As soon as the weather gets warm I get swollen ankles it doesn't happen when it's cold what could be the problem? Tia

[Buenchico]

Swollen ankles can be a symptom of a heart problem, where blood isn't properly pumped away from them. In cold weather your body closes off the smaller capillary vessels (to preserve heat) but they're opened up (to lose excess heat) in warmer weather; that could affect your circulation.

It would be wisest to consult your GP as (even if the problem isn't directly related to your heart) your symptoms suggest a circulatory disorder of some sort (e.g. high blood pressure).

The foregoing paragraphs are based upon knowing people who've experienced problems with swollen ankles (including my father, who had an enlarged heart, and several people with high blood pressure) but this might also be relevant:
http://www.knowsley.n...o-z/s/swollen-ankles/

Chris

[Sqad]

This is an extremely common condition and applies probably to the majority of the population over the age of 40 years.

There are many theories, but the cause is unknown and doesn't require any treatment in the majority of cases.

Yes, there are other causes of swollen ankles, but these tend to be constant rather than season related.

Don't worry.

[rowanwitch]

Good excuse to hog the couch in the evening so you can lie with your feet up
Support tights help a lot if you can get on with them