Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup ... Over time, inactivity can cause “fluid to accumulate in the lower extremities,” she explains. Conversely, swollen ...

In the case presented, the patient had progressively worsening lower extremity edema starting at 29 weeks' gestation which became severe, with involvement of her labia majora by term. Her history ...

When the essentially healthy pregnant woman presents with severe lower extremity and/or labial edema, the etiology ... of progression or resolution. [5] "Pitting" is the term used to describe ...