Ken Jones, a leading amateur microscopist, specialises in video-filming pond-life. One of his videos captures the enigmatic and graceful movement of Volvox, and he has kindly allowed us to show some extracts from his film on this page. A single Volvox colony spins through the dark waters of a pond. Daughter cells are just visible inside. Micscape Editor's note.
Heart, liver, or kidney disease. Sometimes swelling can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sided heart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling.
When your shoes feel too tight or your legs look larger than. usual, you are probably retaining water. You can do several. things to control or help reduce this build-up of fluid. â¢ Limit the amount of salt in what you drink and eat. This is the. most important thing you can do to reduce swelling. Salt causes your body to hold in fluid and makes you thirstier.