With so little information, it is impossible to give you a definitive cause.
Have you recently injured your knees and lower extremities?
Do you have any medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease?
Bursitis can cause knee swelling. Swelling or edema in the ankle and feet is commonly seen in individuals who are overweight and older. It is a symptom of a blood clot in the leg, a leg infection or the inability of the veins in the legs to properly pump blood back to the heart.
Anonymous, please contact your primary care physician to schedule an appointment to be examined.
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Hello Anonymous,
With so little information, it is impossible to give you a definitive cause.
Have you recently injured your knees and lower extremities?
Do you have any medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease?
Bursitis can cause knee swelling. Swelling or edema in the ankle and feet is commonly seen in individuals who are overweight and older. It is a symptom of a blood clot in the leg, a leg infection or the inability of the veins in the legs to properly pump blood back to the heart.
Anonymous, please contact your primary care physician to schedule an appointment to be examined.
Regards,
May 27, 2014 - 4:11pmMaryann
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