Swollen ankles when sitting

As it’s started recently I think the best thing to do is discuss with your doctor.

Yes ankles like balloons I bought a reclining chair. It does relieve them keeping them raised up.

Since I had a stroke last year, mine get swollen, partly due to the BP tablets I take. I sit with my feet up whenever possible, and I wear compression (flight) socks sometimes. I'm 63

I haven't suffered from it (yet) but my mum did on long coach trips. If the back of your leg, above the knee, is resting on the seat/chair, that can cause your legs to swell by reducing the circulation. Lifting your feet so that your legs aren't in contact with the seat might help.

I'm 77 and mine are dreadful at the end of the day, particularly if I have been gardening. I have a reclining chair with a section that raises my feet. I love it, I live in it if I have to sit down. I was told that if the swelling is equal on both ankles and has disappeared when you get up in the morning then it means poor circulation, a common problem as we get older. The answer is to always, where possible, elevate your legs when sitting down.

Some drugs can cause ankle swelling.

You do need to discuss this with your doctor. I would make an appointment as soon as you are able.

Thank you everyone, I do think it’s poor circulation and I do have a recliner which I agree is a great asset. It’s shoes getting tight is an issue as well, thank goodness for trainers. I just wondered why it’s started all of a sudden. Enjoy the rest of your day.

It can be kidney problems so I would get it checked out.

Mine have been doing that and GP took some bloods just to check no heart failure. All was well.

grannyrebel7

It can be kidney problems so I would get it checked out.

... correct.

www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327473

It can be harmless, but always best to get it checked out.

And Yiayia70 try to get a F2F appointment, so the GP can look at your legs to see if there's any sign of vascular insufficiency.

Yes, always elevate feet... x

Elevate the feet as often as you can to help drainage .