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Swelling (edema) of the foot and ankle

Normal foot and ankle, and foot and ankle with edema

Swelling (edema) of the foot and ankle may be called pedal edema.

Current as of: November 14, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine

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