Swollen Legs

Idiopathic (unknown)

Idiopathic edema or idiopathic lymphedema is a common cause of fluid retention and swelling most usual in women under the age of 50. ...

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Trauma

An ankle sprain is a usual cause of lower leg swelling. ...

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Thyroid disease

Thyroid disorders, mainly hypothyroidism (e.g. Hashimoto’s) but hyperthyroidism (e.g. Graves disease) too, can cause face and leg swelling. ...

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Liver disease

Severe liver disease (such as cirrhosis) causes retain fluid retention. ...

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