There are a few other causes of foot swelling: a) Obesity: obesity can cause swollen feet and ankles due to the excess weight going through the feet b) Prolonged Standing: standing or walking for long periods can lead to swollen feet and ankles c) Gender: edema is more common in women due to the hormone progesterone which causes fluid retention e.g. swollen ankles before menstruation
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Home Â» Varus. Definition. adjective. Of, pertaining to, or relating to a deformity wherein the distal segment of a bone or a joint (especially of a limb) is turned inwards towards the mid-line. Supplement. Varus is a medical term used to denote to the inward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or a joint. It is used as opposed to valgus, which denotes outward angulation. Varus is a Latin term meaning bent inward whereas valgus is a Latin that denotes being bent outward. Pes varus is an example of a varus deformity.