Swollen legs in older adults can happen because of normal aging, but they should not always be ignored. As circulation, kidney function, and lymph drainage slow down, fluid can build up more easily in the lower legs, ankles, and fe…Continue Reading Poor circulation is one common cause. When blood vessels become less flexible and activity decreases, the calf muscles may not push blood upward as well, causing fluid to collect after long periods of sitting or standing. Swelling can also be linked to fluid retention, medication side effects, high salt intake, or problems with the heart, kidneys, or liver. In...
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