Swelling in the feet and ankles is your body communicating something — here's how to listen Swollen feet and ankles are so common that many people have stopped paying attention to them. They accept puffiness at the end of a long day as normal, kick off their shoes in relief, and move on. And while some degree of fluid accumulation after a hot day or a long stretch of standing is perfectly benign, foot and ankle swelling can also be one of the body's most important warning sig

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