Swollen ankle - blocked lymphatic system?

I should tell your GP that you feel 'some point' has now arrived, and you would like a referral please? You can wear an elasticated stocking to keep the swelling down, but you need to know what is causing it and if there is any treatment.

Im 60 and my ankles swell even on short journeys especially when flying. It usually takes a few days to go down and always swells when it’s hot. I think it’s just water retention I’ do take a blood pressure tablet.

Thanks B9 - think I will - it’s only one ankle that’s affected Harris27 so possibly not water retention - have to try and get it looked at. thanks both, much appreciated !

Hello Moll22 - I have this problem and have to wear compression stockings every day. But I also have regular weekly drainage massage by a masseuse trained in this sort of work and it helps enormously. One thing you can do is lie on your back with your feet as high as possible up the wall for 10 minutes twice a day. It does help.

Thank you SewnSew, I haven’t tried raising my legs that high- I’ll give it a try. I’d heard about drainage massage and will look into it too. Many thanks

Some blood-pressure medication can cause swelling of the feet/ankles but it's usual to also take diuretics in combination with BP medication.